Frequently Asked Questions
For Complaints
Toll Free Number
0800-73672
FM Radio
Q.1 Do I need a licence to establish a FM radio broadcast station?
Yes, for the operation of an FM radio broadcast station, a licence is mandatory under Section 19 of PEMRA Amendment Act 2023.
Q.2 How can I apply for an FM Radio broadcast station licence?
Whenever PEMRA invites applications through advertisement in the newspapers and on PEMRA website: www.pemra.gov.pk, any company meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.
Q.3 What is the licencing procedure?
FM radio broadcast station licences for commercial purposes are awarded under Section 19 of PEMRA Amendment Act 2023 through an open and transparent bidding process, if the applications received exceed the advertised number of licences for each district/area.
Q.4 What is the coverage area of FM radio broadcast station?
For Commercial FM Radio; the coverage area of FM radio broadcast station is 35-40 KM in radius, while for a campuses (non-commercial) FM station; the coverage area is the campus area or 10 KM radius.
Q.5 What is the License fee for FM radio broadcast station?
The License Fee is determined on the basis of open and transparent bidding and varies from city/area to city/area.
Q.6 Are there any DO’s and DON'Ts for FM Radio broadcast station licensees?
Yes, PEMRA licensees are bound to comply all PEMRA laws, including the PEMRA Ordinance, the rules, regulations, terms & conditions of license and any other subsequent directives/guidelines issued by the Authority.
Q.7 Who is eligible to apply for an FM radio broadcast station?
A company registered with the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the Companies Act, 2017 & meeting the eligibility criteria is eligible to apply for an FM radio broadcast station license whenever advertised by PEMA. For details of eligibility criteria, please visit FM Radio broadcast station licensing page on PEMRA website.
Q.8 Are licences issued for specialized subjects?
Yes, PEMRA issues non-commercial specialized subject FM radio broadcast station licences both to public and private sector educational institutions recognized by HEC and other organizations for educational & informational purposes. These licences are non-commercial and purely for educational purposes.
Q.9 Whom do I contact in case of a complaint?
The appropriate forum to lodge a complaint is PEMRA Complaint & Call Center with Toll Free Number 0800-73672 (PEMRA) & email: complaints@pemra.gov.pk or Regional office concerned of PEMRA.
