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MNA Culture & Entertainment Desk: As news agency reported, amid growing tensions with India, Pakistan’s media regulatory authority on Wednesday permitted a complete ban on airing of Indian content in Pakistan from Oct 21.
The decision was taken at the 120th meeting of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) held in the federal capital.
The ban will come into effect at 3pm on Oct 21, and violators will be prosecuted under law, said the statement.
Radio and television stations which violate the ban will have their licenses suspended without a prior show cause notice, said the statement issued from the regulatory authority.
The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in the country.
