Pakistani dealers, acting on behalf of Indian DTH companies, smuggle DTH equipment from India and sell set-top boxes and antenna dishes for approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. Annual subscription fees, which range from Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,000, are paid through methods such as Hawala, cryptocurrency, and other illicit financial activities.
The payments are transferred to Dubai and then sent to Indian DTH service providers without any official record or tax obligations. All Indian DTH set-top boxes are activated using the identities of Indian citizens but are being used in Pakistan and other countries.
On December 28, 2017, we submitted a report regarding this DTH issue to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.