KHAR: The first ever private FM radio in Bajaur Agency has restarted its transmission after remaining closed for around one and half year due to security reasons.

Sahil Tanha, station manager of FM Shamal 98-6, told Dawn here on Monday that the radio restarted its broadcasting few days ago after receiving permission from the local authorities.

He said that FM Shamal 98-6 had begun its transmission in mid-2014. It was closed on the directives of local administration officials a few weeks after its opening, he added.

Mr Tanha did not mention causes of closure of the radio, however, a source in the local administration said that the radio station was closed after officials developed serious differences with former lawmaker Syed Akhunzada Chattan, the owner of FM Shamal 98-6.

Published in Dawn, March 1st, 2016