PEMRA to launch crackdown against Indian DTH channels' service

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has announced to launch crackdown against elements involved in illegal business of Indian Direct to Home (DTH) channels' service in the country.

In a statement on Friday, PEMRA said tomorrow is the last date for closing this illegal business and from Sunday, teams comprising officials from the authority and police will start carrying out raids across the country.

PEMRA said the elements found involved in the illegal Indian Home channels' business may face imprisonment up to four years and a fine up to ten million rupees.

It said billions of rupees are being transferred to India annually through the illegal Indian DTH service business.