Sindh TV HD is a
Sindhi-based satellite
television channel. The channel promotes "culture, sufism and affection for the Sindhi language" airing a wide variety of programs, such as a morning show, infotainment, music, sitcoms, dramas, cooking shows and kids programs.
History
The channel began test transmission in October 2004 with regular transmission beginning later that month. It is owned by Karim Rajpar and Ajeet Kumar Ahuja, Dolphin Media House, and its documentary staff includes journalists Ishaq Manghrio, Imdad Soomro,
Hassan Dars, Buxan Mahranvi and Atta Rajar, the 1st Editor Imran Sarang Soomro who produced works on
mountains
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archaeological sites
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forts
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rivers
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lakes
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and indigenous communities.
A few months later, in 2005 Sindh TV started news bulletins from 5-10pm every hour. Abdul Razzaque Sarohi was news director and Aamir Rasool Sheikh was news editor.
Broadcast
The channel shows 3-5 programs per day on its regular schedule, as well as posting daily clips and recordings onto its
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channels.
Sindh TV News
In November 2006, the transmission of the sister channel Sindh TV News was suspended by the
Government of Pakistan
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. Transmission was resumed later that month after demonstrations in Sindh.
Sindhi channel resumes service in Pak
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'', 26 November 2006
See also
* Awaz Television Network
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 intr ...
* Kawish Television Network
Kawish Television Network (KTN) is the first private Sindhi TV channel in Pakistan
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* List of Sindhi-language television channels
*List of news channels in Pakistan
This is a list of news channels in Pakistan. These are Pakistani general, business and defunct news channels with their headquarters, launched year, closed year and languages arranged alphabetically.
Current channels
Defunct channels
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References
External links
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Sindhi Television Networks group
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Television stations in Pakistan
Television networks in Pakistan
Television channels and stations established in 2004
Mass media in Sindh
Sindhi-language mass media