India says Pakistan's ban on Indian films,TV channels in unfortunate

India has termed Pakistan's ban on Indian TV and radio programmes as unfortunate. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, it reflected the neighbouring country's lack of self-confidence.

Pakistan's media regulatory authority on Wednesday announced enforcing a complete ban on Indian TV and radio contents from today and warned that the licences of those



found guilty of violating the ban will be suspended. The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

Mr Swarup said, there is no blanket ban on Pakistani artistes' performing in India. Asked whether the government is planning to have a SAARC minus Pakistan, Mr Swarup said, India remained committed to the regional bloc and its principles.