Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has granted five licenses for satellite TV channels which includes first ever satellite TV channel targeting Agriculture sector in Pakistan. This was announced in 53rd meeting of Pemra held at its Headquarters here on Friday.
The Authority also approved the licensing regime for satellite TV channel distribution at various public places such as airports, railway stations etc. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman Pemra. One license to SZABIST for establishing FM Radio station on non-commercial basis was also granted by the Authority.
Besides, 395 licences for cable TV and permission for Landing Rights was conferred by the Authority in its 53rd meeting. The Authority also revoked six licences of cable TV and one of satellite television. The Authority approved the proposal for capacity building of Pemra officers, so that broadcast media in Pakistan could be regulated and promoted in befitting manner.
The meeting was concluded with the resolve to take initiatives for the growth and stability of broadcast media in Pakistan. Other members of the Authority, present in the meeting were the Chairman FBR, Secretary Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Secretary Ministry of Interior, Chairman PTA, Chairman NEVTECH, Executive Member Pemra.-PR