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Cable operators protest against Pemra raids
KARACHI: The Cable Operators Association (CAP) has announced to observe all across country a 24-hour strike from 12:00 pm Saturday in protest against the raids carried out by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Geo News reported.According to announcement, all the independent television channels to remain shut on cable throughout country including Geo News, Geo Entertainment and Geo Super during the strike.
This was announced at a press conference, which was called in emergency by officials of CAP here in the evening.
Chairman of the association, Khalid Arain told press conference that upon the complaints lodged by Geo Television Network, the cable operators across country are facing raids by officials from Pemra.
He said although the association and the said television network have not inked any agreement even then Pemra officials have launched crackdowns at offices of cable operators, adding that technical equipments and electronic systems have also been seized during the raids.
Also, the association threatened to extend duration of strike if the seized equipments were not returned soon.
Courtesy www.geo.tv