ISLAMABAD, April 25: Responding to a request by the management of Aaj TV for grant of a no-objection certificate for temporary uplinking facility, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday issued the certificate to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority for ‘further necessary action’.

A spokesman of the ministry said in a statement that taking notice of media reports regarding non-issuance of NoC for the purpose, it had informed the management of Aaj TV that no request had been received from them in this regard and that action could not be taken in the absence of an application for the purpose.

In response, the management of Aaj TV faxed a request to the ministry on Wednesday requesting grant of NoC for temporary uplinking facility.

Responding to the request, the ministry immediately issued an NoC to Pemra.—APP