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Frequently Asked Questions

STV

Q.1 What is a Satellite TV?

Satellite TV is the provision of television content/services via satellite. It is categorized as a broadcast media service.

Q.2 What is the range of a Satellite TV Station?

The range of a Satellite TV Station depends upon foot print or coverage area of the Satellite being used.

Q.3 Who is eligible to apply for Satellite TV Licence?

A company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the Companies Act, 2017 having paid up capital of not less than Rs. 50 Million and meeting the eligibility criteria may apply for Satellite TV channel licence whenever, PEMRA invites applications through advertisement in the newspapers and on PEMRA website: www.pemra.gov.pk

Q.4 What is the licensing procedure?

Satellite TV broadcast station licences for various categories are awarded under Section 19 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 (Amendment Act 2023) through an open and transparent bidding process, if the applications received exceed the advertised number of licences for each category.

Q.5 How many categories are there for the grant of Satellite TV channel license?

The Satellite TV channel license are granted in the following commercial categories:

  1. News & Current Affairs.
  2. Entertainment.
  3. Sports.
  4. Education (Commercial).
  5. Agriculture.
  6. Health.
  7. Regional Language.

Q.6 How many Satellite TV channel license can a company hold?

Maximum number of Satellite TV licenses that a company can hold, directly or indirectly, is four.

Q.7 What is a License Fee?

The license fee is determined on the basis of open and transparent bidding and varies from category to category.

Q.8 Are there any DO’s and DONT’s for Satellite TV licensees?

YES. PEMRA licensees are bound to comply all PEMRA laws, including PEMRA Ordinance, Rules, Regulations & terms and conditions of license, code of conduct and any other subsequent directives/guidelines issued by the Authority.

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.