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Business Recorder
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Indian songs: Tarar appreciates Pakistan Broadcasters Association's ban on broadcast
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday appreciated the decision taken by Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) to halt airing of Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations. The minister officially wrote to Secretary General PBA Shakeel Masud to commend the 'principled decision' by the PBA on behalf of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 'This patriotic gesture is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation,' the minister wrote while lauding the PBA for demonstrating 'a strong sense of national solidarity' in the light of 'rapidly evolving current situation'. 'I deeply appreciate the above initiative of PBA on its own which upholds the dignity and sovereignty of the nation,' the minister stated in the letter a copy of which is available with the APP. 'This shows we all stand united in promoting national unity and supporting core values during such testing times,' he stressed.
Business Recorder
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Indian songs: Tarar appreciates PBA's ban on broadcast
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday appreciated the decision taken by Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) to halt airing of Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations. The minister officially wrote to Secretary General PBA Shakeel Masud to commend the 'principled decision' by the PBA on behalf of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 'This patriotic gesture is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation,' the minister wrote while lauding the PBA for demonstrating 'a strong sense of national solidarity' in the light of 'rapidly evolving current situation'. 'I deeply appreciate the above initiative of PBA on its own which upholds the dignity and sovereignty of the nation,' the minister stated in the letter a copy of which is available with the APP. 'This shows we all stand united in promoting national unity and supporting core values during such testing times,' he stressed.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan bans Indian songs on FM Radio amid ongoing tensions
Listen to article The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has suspended the airing of Indian songs on FM radio stations under its jurisdiction, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting endorsed the move in an official letter issued Thursday, lauding it as a 'principled decision' taken in light of the rapidly evolving situation. 'This patriotic gesture is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation. It demonstrates a strong sense of national solidarity on behalf of the PBA,' the ministry stated. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also praised the PBA's decision, describing it as a 'patriotic gesture' that upholds the dignity and sovereignty of the country. In a letter addressed to PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masud, the minister reiterated the ministry's appreciation for the action, stating, 'This initiative reflects national unity and demonstrates PBA's commitment to the core values of patriotism, particularly during these testing times.' 'I deeply appreciate this independent initiative by the PBA, which reinforces the nation's resolve and sovereignty,' the minister wrote, adding that such efforts underscore the role of the media in promoting peace and unity. He concluded by 'acknowledging with pride' the efforts of all media stakeholders who continue to act in the national interest and support the government's broader objectives of fostering unity, peace, and patriotism.
News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Patriotic Gesture': Pakistan Bans Indian Songs On Radio After Pahalgam Attack
Pakistani FM radio stations stopped airing Indian songs in a patriotic gesture. Pakistani FM radio stations on Thursday stopped airing Indian songs following tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. 'The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has stopped airing Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations across the country with immediate effect," PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masood said. Indian songs, especially from greats like Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Mukesh, are popular among Pakistanis and are played by FM radio stations here daily. Pakistan Information Minister Atta Tarar commended the PBA decision amid speculations that the government had directed the association to immediately stop airing Indian songs on all FM radio stations given the current situation between the two countries. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. The attack drew swift and widespread condemnation from global leaders, who expressed solidarity with India and denounced terrorism. A day after the attack, India announced a raft of punitive measures against Pakistan including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the massacre. First Published: May 01, 2025, 23:36 IST
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pakistan FM stations stop airing Indian songs as tensions with India rise
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing tension between India and Pakistan following the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has stopped airing Indian songs on FM radio stations under its jurisdiction. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan has endorsed the decision of the Association. In a note to the PBA issued on Thursday, the Ministry said that, given the rapidly evolving situation, the "patriotic gesture" is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation. "It demonstrates a strong sense of national solidarity on behalf of the PBA... I deeply appreciate the initiative of the PBA on its own, which upholds the dignity and sovereignty of the nation. This shows we all stand united in promoting national unity and supporting core values during such testing times," read a note written by Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, to the General Secretary of the Association.
