Pak Suspends Nickelodeon’s Licence for Airing Cartoons in Hindi
Pakistani media watchdog’s decision is seen as a tit-for-tat move after similar action by some channels in India.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the licence of Nickelodeon channel for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi language.
The electronic media watchdog on Monday announced that the licence was suspended for violation of PEMRA directives, following the 19 October decision which stated that any satellite channel or those with landing rights would face bans over screening of Indian content, Dawn news reported.
The authority has imposed a complete ban on airing Indian content on local television and FM radio channels.
It has been implemented on the cable networks, including the channels being operated by cable operators.
The decision is largely seen as a tit-for-tat move after a similar action by some channels and the entertainment industry in India against Pakistani content and artistes.
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