Pakistan Broadcasters Association bans airing of 'Indian songs' on Pakistan FM Radio Stations

The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has banned the airing of 'Indian songs' on Pakistan FM Radio Stations on Thursday (May 1). This decision was taken after the Pahalgam terror attack, which shook India on April 22 (Tuesday). The last week's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir targeted tourists, killing 26 people. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has taken strong measures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. 

"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 in Pakistan 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.

In a letter to the PBA, Tarar said, "The patriotic gesture of the PBA is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation." He said banning Indian songs on FM stations of Pakistan shows that "we all stand united in promoting national unity and supporting core values during such testing times."