Sources have informed that government has decided to close down illegal FM stations in Sawt.
Administration is active for the closure; notice has been issued to clerics, while clerics have refused to close down the stations. Cleric Mulvi Fazal has vowed to show resistance against the decision for closure. He claimed that FM channels were being used for Islamic teachings.
Source: Khabrian/inter News
Date:7/16/2007
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