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India terms Pakistan's ban on Indian TV, radio programs as unfortunate

Xinhua, October 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

India has said that Pakistan's blanket ban on Indian TV and radio programs is "unfortunate" and it only shows Islamabad's lack of self-confidence.

"It shows a lack of self-confidence on Pakistan's part. It is an unfortunate development," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Thursday.

His comments came a day after Pakistan banned the airing of all Indian TV and radio programs and warned of strict action against those caught flouting the ban.

Though some Indian cinema owners groups have refused to screen movies featuring Pakistani actors, Swarup said the government has not imposed any such ban on Pakistani artistes performing in India.

"As far as government of India is concerned, there is no blanket ban on Pakistani artistes," the spokesperson added.

There is growing tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the deadly terror attack on an Indian Army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir's Uri sector, in which 19 soldiers were killed.

India blames Pakistan for the attack, a claim denied by the latter. Both the countries stake claim to Kashmir and have fought at least three major wars in the past 65 years. Enditem