Hum TV

Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited (KSE:HUMNL).[1] Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011.[2] Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony.[3] As of 1 May 2018 Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only is available in HD in Pakistan[4].

For Hum Europe in the UK and Ireland, see Hum Europe.

Hum TV
Hum TV logo since January 2013.
Launched17 January 2005 (2005-01-17)
Owned byHum Network Limited
Picture format4:3 480p (2005-2018)
16:9 1080p, HDTV (2018-present)
2160p, 4KTV (2018-present)
SloganSirf Hum TV Par (2005-2013)
Hum Hum Hum (2013-2016)
Hum Jaisa Koi Nahin (2013-2016)
Hum Aur Aap Har Pal Saath (2016-present)
Hum Sabka Iman... Labbaik Ya Ramzan (2019)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Broadcast areaAustralia
Asia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
Middle East
Canada
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Sister channel(s)Style 360
Hum Masala
Hum Sitaray
Hum News
Hum Europe
Websitewww.hum.tv www.youtube.com/user/HUMTVOST
Availability
Satellite
Sky (UK & Ireland)Hum Europe 761
Hum News 782
Hum Masala 720
Astra 2G (28.2°E)11538 V 22000 5/6
Streaming media
HUM TV LiveWatch Live

Current programs
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Hum TV

Hum TV's programming consists mainly of youth-centric programming like Malaal-e-Yaar, Ishq Zahe Naseeb, and other serials. The channel has been known for programming like Suno Chanda, Humsafar, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Aahista Aahista, Digest Writer, O Rangreza, Daldal, Dastaan, Baandhi, Ishq Tamasha and more.[5]

Production House

MD Productions

The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions, owned by Momina Duraid who is also a senior producer at channel.

Moomal Entertainment

The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui. Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014.

See also

References
  1. "HUM NETWORK LTD (HUMNL:Karachi): Company Description - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  2. "Hum Network Ltd (HUMN.KA) Key Developments". Reuters.com. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  3. "Hum Awards 2013: Another awards night for TV buffs". The Express Tribune. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  4. "Live | HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  5. https://images.dawn.com/news/1176410
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