A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country.&nbsp;Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement.

The cable operators, who faced the crackdown in Karachi, are M/s New Satellite Communication, M/s Karachi Cable Services, M/s Sharjah Cable Network and M/s Star Digital Cable Network.

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The statement said that illegal equipment was seized by the regulatory body during the raid and show cause notices were issued to the violators.

It added that an operation has been launched by the PEMRA on reports of the Supreme Court’s orders being deliberately violated by the cable operators.

All the cable TV operators of Pakistan were warned to "immediately stop" airing any Indian content/channels which have been forbidden or marked illegal by the authority.

"No channel other than PEMRA licensee would be allowed for distribution on cable TV networks and any operator found defying the orders henceforth would be dealt strictly in accordance with PEMRA laws," the PEMRA warned.

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A complete ban was imposed by PEMRA in 2016 on airing Indian content on radio channels and local television. However, the ban was lifted by the Lahore High Court in 2017 after the Pakistan government held no objections against airing.

The ban on airing any Indian content on television or radio was reinstated in 2018, overturning the order of the Lahore High Court.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The authorities decided in a tit-for-tat move after India’s entertainment industry and a few channels also took similar actions against Pakistani artists and content.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country. Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement.

A severe crackdown was launched by the electronic media watchdog of Pakistan on cable operators telecasting Indian TV and Bollywood content in the country. Raids were conducted by the field staff of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) at four cable operators "for airing illegal Indian channels as well as Indian content," said the watchdog, in a statement. The cable operators, who faced the crackdown in Karachi, are M/s New Satellite Communication, M/s Karachi Cable Services, M/s Sharjah Cable Network and M/s Star Digital Cable Network. ALSO READ| Disputes with India should be resolved through talks, says Pak Foreign Office The statement said that illegal equipment was seized by the regulatory body during the raid and show cause notices were issued to the violators. It added that an operation has been launched by the PEMRA on reports of the Supreme Court’s orders being deliberately violated by the cable operators. All the cable TV operators of Pakistan were warned to "immediately stop" airing any Indian content/channels which have been forbidden or marked illegal by the authority. "No channel other than PEMRA licensee would be allowed for distribution on cable TV networks and any operator found defying the orders henceforth would be dealt strictly in accordance with PEMRA laws," the PEMRA warned. WATCH| WION Exclusive | 'Comprehensive dialogue between India, Pak is must,' says Pakistan PM Sharif A complete ban was imposed by PEMRA in 2016 on airing Indian content on radio channels and local television. However, the ban was lifted by the Lahore High Court in 2017 after the Pakistan government held no objections against airing. The ban on airing any Indian content on television or radio was reinstated in 2018, overturning the order of the Lahore High Court. The authorities decided in a tit-for-tat move after India’s entertainment industry and a few channels also took similar actions against Pakistani artists and content. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan’s media watchdog cracks down on cable operators airing Indian content

Allowing Indian teleplays to be aired in Pakistan, the Lahore High Court lifted a ban which was imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the Dawn reported.

Pemra had imposed a ban on airing of Indian content in the wake of the Uri attack last year after which the relations between the two countries took a hit.

The petition challenged the Pemra circular saying that the government was indulging in &quot;selective patriotism&quot; as Indian films could be screened but not shown on television, the report added.

The Lahore High Court said that Pemra&#39;s objection to Indian content on television was pointless as the federal government had no objections to it. 
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The ban came in the wake of Uri attack last year after which the relations between the two countries took a hit

Allowing Indian teleplays to be aired in Pakistan, the Lahore High Court lifted a ban which was imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the Dawn reported. Pemra had imposed a ban on airing of Indian content in the wake of the Uri attack last year after which the relations between the two countries took a hit. The petition challenged the Pemra circular saying that the government was indulging in "selective patriotism" as Indian films could be screened but not shown on television, the report added. The Lahore High Court said that Pemra's objection to Indian content on television was pointless as the federal government had no objections to it.

Lahore High Court lifts ban on airing of Indian TV content in Pakistan

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Pakistan’s media watchdog cracks down on cable operators airing Indian content

Lahore High Court lifts ban on airing of Indian TV content in Pakistan