Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) enforcement team on Wednesday raided an illegal FM Radio station being run by National Highways Authority (NHA). The illegal FM radio was being operated on "Islamabad, Peshawar Motorway (M-1) by NHA." Pemra enforcement team impounded all the equipments being used in running the illegal FM Radio station.
"NHA was contravening section 19 of the Pemra Ordinance 2002 (Amendment Act 2007), which substantiates that, no person shall engage in any broadcast media or distribution services except after obtaining a licence issued under the Ordinance," said a press release issued here.
Pemra has issued a show cause notice to the management of NHA and directed to clarify its position immediately. Pemra is fully committed for upholding rule of law and ensuring level playing field for all the stakeholders in the broadcasting and distribution business.