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February 23rd, 2008
Posted: 06:54 AM ET
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) — A Pakistani television cable and satellite channel resumed programming Saturday morning, several hours after it was abruptly shut down. Aaj TV’s programming was interrupted Friday night after it allowed two broadcasters who had been banned by the Pakistani government to appear on air, a station official said. Talat Hussain, executive director of news and current affairs for Aaj TV, said Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf disapproved of the journalists. Instead of programming, viewers are greeted with the message: “Dear Users, Please note Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) temporarily suspended transmission of independent news TV channels till further instructions.” There was no immediate word from the station of the government about why or exactly when the programming was resumed. It was seen by CNN journalists in Islamabad Saturday morning. |
 
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