Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi has said that Pakistan Television Bolan through initiation of Hazargi language programmes has fulfilled the long standing demand of Hazara community. Speaking at the opening ceremony of “Hazargi language” programme on PTV Bolan on Monday, he said the PTV Bolan was already broadcasting programs in Balochi, Pashto and Brahvi languages. Murtaza Solangi said that PTV Bolan broadcasts were available on cable and satellite, could also be accessed through terrestrial antennas that would help people in remote areas too. “We are grateful to Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar for encouraging us to take this initiative,” he remarked. The minister said that PTV Multan telecast’s duration had been extended to 24 hours earlier this month. With the addition of Kan Maitarzai Rebroadcast Center, the number of transmitters of rebroadcast centers has increased from 22 to 23. “Our aim is to ensure equal representation of regional languages on PTV Bolan,” Murtaza Solangi maintained.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)