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15th last date

for cable TV

application

ISLAMABAD: The last date of application for establishing terrestrial cable TV distribution system in the country is April 15, 2000.

According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) sources, it did not extend application date for establishing terrestrial cable TV distribution system in the country and April 15, 2000 will be the last day.

The office of PTA Islamabad set up to deal with the matters of cable TV system issued more than 250 prescribed forms after receiving deposit of Rs 500 and more than 2,000 forms were issued by Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi offices for this purpose.

The forms were issued to interested companies across the country including twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad besides NWFP and Balochistan because there is no PTA dealing office in the two provinces.

The PTA has already invited applications to develop and establish terrestrial cable TV distribution service in the country.

The invitation of proposals comes in pursuance of the federal cabinet's decision for regulating the operation of terrestrial cable TV distribution systems.ÑAPP