Pakistan’s caretaker Minister of Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi addressed a meetinbon Radio Resource Control and Management at IBC, Amsterdam via Zoom on Saturday and said that Radio Pakistan is moving towards Digital Radio Mondiale Technology to bring its broadcast at par with the international standards.

He said Radio Pakistan will be accessible throughout the country and neighbouring countries after installation of the DRM transmitter and its operational cost would be reduced by forty percent besides saving energy costs.

He also highlighted the emergency warning feature of DRM transmitters, which is capable of issuing immediate alerts during natural disasters. The initiative would also facilitate disaster management authorities in carrying out relief efforts in affected areas.

Solangi also thanked DRM consortium, especially Chairperson Ruxandra Obreja, for their cooperation in installation of DRM Technology in Pakistan.

He expressed hope that continued collaboration between the DRM Consortium, Radio Pakistan’s management and engineers would lead to a successful digital rollout in the near future and a new era will be added to Radio Pakistan’s 76-year-long journey.

He also felicitated the Director General Radio Pakistan and DRM Steering Committee for their unwavering passion, hard work and dedication.