MUZAFFARABAD, October 29 2005: The AJK President, Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan has said that Radio is playing a pivotal role and fostering the cause of relief and rehabilitation in the quake affected areas.

He said this during a visit to Azad Kashmir Radio Muzaffarabad here on Friday October 28 following resumption of its regular transmission.

The Radio Station was destroyed in the recent earthquake and it was operationalised on FM-101 with installation of a new transmitter.

Sardar Muhammad Anwar appreciated Director General PBC Tariq Imam and the staff of Radio Pakistan with whom hectic efforts it was possible to make the Radio Station operational.

The AJK President said Azad Kashmir Radio Muzaffarabad was serving the Kashmiri people in this hour of trial with dedication and devotion. “It is the only medium in Azad Kashmir providing information to the people about relief and rescue operations,” he said.

He pointed out that at a time when other communication means were badly disturbed, Radio was almost the only source of information for the people of AJK.

In this connection, the AJK President appreciated the initiative of Radio Pakistan and Radio Muzaffarabad for opening of Radio Helplines, which are serving as a bridge between affected people and the relief and rehabilitation authorities.

Sardar Muhammad Anwar remained on air live for about an hour and received several calls on help-line of Radio Muzaffarabad. The listeners informed him about their needs and assistance being received by them.
Source: Frontier Post
Date:10/29/2005