APNA Channel (Urdu: اپنا چینل), is an Urdu language satellite television channel broadcasting from Pakistan.[1] It was launched on 14 October 2004. It also broadcasts English-language programs dubbed in Punjabi. Later in 2020, channel started airing Urdu language programs. APNA Channel is part of the APNA TV Network which also include the news channel Abb Takk News.[2]

APNA Channel
Apna Channel Logo
CountryPakistan, India
Broadcast areaSouth Asia, Middle East, Europe
NetworkAPNA TV Network
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
Picture format4:3/16:9 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerAhmed Hussain
Sister channelsAbb Takk News
8XM
Jalwa TV
History
Launched14 October 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10-14)
Links
WebsiteOfficial website
Availability
Streaming media
Apna Channel LiveWatch Live

Viewership

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The major target viewership of APNA Channel include Pakistan as Urdu language is spoken and understood by much of the population of Pakistan. The Channel is also targeting the Pakistani communities from the South Asia, settled in Europe, Middle East, the Persian Gulf region, Far east, Africa and Australia. APNA TV has many viewers across Pakistan.[1]

Availability

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APNA Channel HD is available on satellite via Pak site 38 e as well as from cable TV operators all around Pakistan. APNA Channel is also available on PTCL Smart IPTV.[3]

Mission

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The channel's mission is to become a channel of happenings and events narrowing the rural and urban gap in the society.[3]

Currently programs

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Drama

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Comedy Sitcoms

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  • Ulta Seedha
  • Ab Kiya Hoga

Former programs

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Traveling shows

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  • Travel And Science
  • Apna On Karachi Street
  • Mind Travels
  • Aana On Karachi Street
  • Apna Dubai

Lifestyle

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  • Getting Personal With Bollywood Stars
  • Apna Ajuba
  • Yes you are Beautiful
  • Overhaulin' My Ride
  • Fifa Legends

Comedy

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  • Comedy Hour With Kader Khan
  • Apna Whatsapp
  • Lahori
  • Apna Cinema

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b http://hamariweb.com/pakistan-tv-channels/apna_tv_live.aspx, Profile of 'Apna Channel' TV on hamariweb.com website, Retrieved 16 December 2016
  2. ^ "Apna Tv Channel | Tv.com.pk". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link), Profile of Apna Channel on tv.com.pk website, Retrieved 17 December 2016
  3. ^ a b "Apna TV Network". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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