MTV Pakistan was the Pakistani subsidiary of
MTV
MTV (an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable television television channel, channel and the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group sub-division of the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global. Launched on ...
, a cable television network owned by
Viacom. The Pakistan franchise was set up in collaboration with Pakistan's first satellite channel media group known as
Indus Media Group (Indus TV). ''Indus TV'' was Pakistan's second private television broadcaster after
STN.
Programming
MTV Pakistan combined local and international music and was the only music channel with global and local programs. The channel broadcast Pakistani shows such as ''MTV Basanti'', ''Most Wanted'', ''MTV Select'', '' Bheja Fry'', ''Love Lockdown'', ''Love Stories'', ''Top Ten World Music '', ''MTV Classics'', ''MTV Requested'', ''MTV News'', ''MTV VJ Hunt'', ''Groove'' and ''Classics''. International shows included ''
MTV Unplugged
''MTV Unplugged'' is an American television series on MTV. It showcases recorded live performances of popular music artists playing acoustic instrument, acoustic or "unplugged" variations of songs. The show aired regularly from 1989 to 1999. F ...
'', ''
MTV Roadies'', ''Stunt Mania''.
MTV Pakistan provided upcoming and talented Pakistani artists with an opportunity to get global recognition.
MTV Pakistan was rebranded as
Indus Music on 1 October 2011 due to the expiration of the franchise agreement with Viacom.
VJs
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Saira Yousuf
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Anoushey Ashraf
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Mahira Khan
Mahira Hafeez Khan (; born 21 December 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actress. One of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of Pakistan, she is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Mahira Khan, several ac ...
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Ayesha Omar
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Ali Safina
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Madiha Imam
See also
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List of music channels in Pakistan
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MTV Networks Asia Pacific
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Music of Pakistan
The Music of Pakistan () is a fusion of Turco-Persian tradition, Turko-Persian, Arab world, Arab, North India, North Indian, and contemporary Western influences, creating a distinct musical tradition often referred to as "Pakistani Music." The ge ...
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List of television stations in Pakistan
This is a list of television channels in Pakistan. There are a variety of Pakistani television channels that offer viewers the chance to enjoy their favorite shows and stay up to date with current news and events. Television in Pakistan was int ...
References
External links
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{{Television in Pakistan
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Television channels and stations established in 2006
Television channels and stations disestablished in 2011