Peshawar cable TV operators seek government protection
Islamabad, July 23
After threats by religious fanatics, owners of cable TV networks of Peshawar have formed an association and asked the government to ensure a congenial environment to their business.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, president of the newly-formed association assured religious circles that cable TV operators would ensure telecast of quality programmes in line with religious, social and family values of the country. He also announced that all cable TV networks operating in the Peshawar would, at least, provide one channel for Islamic programmes.
Cable TV networks in the province are facing serious Opposition from a specific religious group and on one occasion the provincial capital’s administration had also banned operations of cable TV networks in the Hayatabad township.
Later, the Peshawar high court gave a judgement against the ban on appeals filed by the affected owners of Cable TV networks. The Cable TV Association president said that a monitoring committee comprising some of the owners of cable TV networks had also been constituted to keep a vigilant eye on the channels.(
Islamabad, July 23
After threats by religious fanatics, owners of cable TV networks of Peshawar have formed an association and asked the government to ensure a congenial environment to their business.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, president of the newly-formed association assured religious circles that cable TV operators would ensure telecast of quality programmes in line with religious, social and family values of the country. He also announced that all cable TV networks operating in the Peshawar would, at least, provide one channel for Islamic programmes.
Cable TV networks in the province are facing serious Opposition from a specific religious group and on one occasion the provincial capital’s administration had also banned operations of cable TV networks in the Hayatabad township.
Later, the Peshawar high court gave a judgement against the ban on appeals filed by the affected owners of Cable TV networks. The Cable TV Association president said that a monitoring committee comprising some of the owners of cable TV networks had also been constituted to keep a vigilant eye on the channels.(
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