HARIPUR, Nov 6: The Hazara-based FM radio station — FM Power 99.4 — remained off air for the third consecutive day on Tuesday in protest against the confiscation by the Pemra authorities of the equipment of its sister concern, FM Power 99 of Islamabad.

The station manager of FM Power 99.4, Mr Tasaduk

Awan, told Dawn that Pemra authorities had confiscated equipment of FM Power 99 soon after the imposition of state of emergency in the country.

“As a mark of protest, we have decided to suspend our transmissions across the Hazara division until the equipment of FM Power 99 is returned,” Mr Awan said.

The radio station began its transmissions in mid-2005, covering five districts of Hazara division. It became popular because of its programmes relating to relief and rehabilitation activities in the earthquake-hit areas.