Japan to provide technical assistance Radio Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Japan will help Radio Pakistan to rehabilitate its medium wave transmitting network and studio facilities across the country.

This was stated by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Director Yasumichi Araki while speaking with Director General PBC Murtaza Solangi at National Broadcasting House here on Thursday, said a press release.

Mr Yasumichi said in this connection, JICA will help to replace aging transmitter at Faqirabad in Attock district with a most modern 500 kilowatt medium wave transmitter.

DG PBC Murtaza Solangi said Japan is a very good friend of Pakistan and its cooperation in various fields is highly appreciated by the people of the country.

He said Radio Pakistan has introduced a structural change in its setup and is utilizing the most modern techniques to provide information and entertainment to the people. Radio Pakistan broadcasts are now available to over 100 million people on their cellular phones as well.

Solangi appraised the 7-member JICA delegation of Radio Pakistan's efforts to create awareness and mobilize the people to provide generous help to their flood-hit brethren in Sindh Province.

He also thanked Japan for providing assistance to Pakistan in the event of natural disasters and calamities.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011