PEMRA issued licences to 6 TV channels

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday approved the awarding of licences to six new television channels which include Business Plus, Wikkid, Geo English News, ARY Shopping Channel, Aruj TV and Asset Plus. Government College University, Faisalabad, was granted a non-commercial FM Radio license. PEMRA also approved the issuance of 81 cable TV licences. The decision was made in PEMRA’s 49th Authority meeting held here to decide on various issues regarding the promotion of private electronic media in Pakistan. PEMRA, while examining the current status of electronic media in Pakistan, reiterated its commitment to promote and expand private electronic media in Pakistan.