Hum TV

Hum TV HD (Pakistan)
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Hum TV logo since January 2013
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaAsia
Middle East
Americas
Europe
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)Urdu
English
Picture format4:3 480p (2005–2018)
16:9 1080p, HDTV (2018–present)
2160p, 4KTV (2018–present)
Ownership
OwnerHum Network Limited
Key peopleSultana Siddiqui (President)
Sister channelsHum Masala
Hum Sitaray
Hum News
Hum Europe
Hum Pashto
History
Launched17 January 2005; 19 years ago (2005-01-17)
Former namesEye TV (2005–2011)
Links
Websitewww.hum.tv
Availability
Streaming media
HUM TV LiveWatch Live
Sling TVInternet 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]

  1. ^ "HUM NETWORK LTD (HUMNL:Karachi): Company Description". MarketScreener.com business website. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b Tirmizi, Farooq (14 August 2019). "How Hum Networks rose to become one of the biggest names in Pakistani entertainment". Pakistan Today (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Hum Awards 2013: Another awards night for TV buffs". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 18 February 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  4. ^ "HUM TV Live- Watch Dramas Online". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.