Country | Pakistan |
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Broadcast area | Asia Middle East Americas Europe |
Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Urdu English |
Picture format | 4:3 480p (2005–2018) 16:9 1080p, HDTV (2018–present) 2160p, 4KTV (2018–present) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Hum Network Limited |
Key people | Sultana Siddiqui (President) |
Sister channels | Hum Masala Hum Sitaray Hum News Hum Europe Hum Pashto |
History | |
Launched | 17 January 2005 |
Former names | Eye TV (2005–2011) |
Links | |
Website | www |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
HUM TV Live | Watch Live |
Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
Hum TV HD 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 and traded on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as (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 shifted to HD in Pakistan.[4]
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in the top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and streaming platforms, as well as on television.[2]