LAHORE, Aug 24: Federal Information Secretary Syed Anwar Mahmood reiterated on Sunday that cable operators would not be allowed to screen Indian channels.

Talking to newsmen at a luncheon meeting at a local hotel, he said that suitable action, including cancellation of licences, would be taken against cable operators found violating rules and regulations.

He said another satellite-based channel of the Pakistan television, PTV Home, would be launched shortly with a view to provide healthy entertainment facilities to the families.

He said it would be unwise to link country’s survival with screening of Indian channels.

“Certain cable operators are doing good business in Pakistan by not showing Indian channels,” he said.

The members of the Indian parliamentary delegation during their recent visit asked the Pakistan government to allow screening of Indian channels in the country.

The secretary said the issue of re-opening the Indian channels could be discussed with cable operators at an ‘appropriate time’. —APP