Kawish Television Network
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| KTN/Kawish Television Network | |
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| Launched | October 2002 |
| Owned by | Kawish Television Network |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Sister channel(s) |  Kashish Television Network |
| Website | http://www.ktn.com.pk |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Thaicom 5 | |
Kawish Television Network (KTN) is the first private Sindhi TV channel of Pakistan. It is the most watched private Sindhi language channel based general entertainment television channel worldwide. The channel is part of the Kawish Television Network's bouquet of channels.[1]
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[edit] Early days
KTN was established in 2002 and started with 6 hours of transmission. It has now grown from a small regional language channel to the leading Satellite Channel of Pakistan, broadcasting 24 hours a day to areas of South Asia, Middle and Far East Asia.
[edit] Programming
KTN is a family channel with and major programming primarily consists of family dramas and other shows targeted to the entire family. KTN has shows for every member of the family with subjects like music, games, films etc. KTN also runs news bulletins every hour. [2]
[edit] Revolution
KTN has also brought a revolution in regional language channels in Pakistan and has given rise to other Sindhi and regional language channels in the near past.
It also brought a new wave and genre of shows in the regional and Sindhi television world with a new show titled "Kuch Reh Jeewiyal Pall", which is doing very well and has gathered high audience interest. This show completed 100 episodes on Friday 4th May 2007, which in itself is a landmark in the Sindhi Television industry.
KTN currently has established its mark in the 6-6:30 pm time slot with a daily show Alif Laila based on the famous Arabian Nights.
KTN is amongst Pakistan's top 3 cable channels and is in the league of other biggies like ARY and GEO TV.
[edit] More about KTN network
- The channel was founded by Ali Kazi
- The most popular and most widely distributed Sindhi newspaper Daily Kawish is also part of the same group.
- Kashish Television Network, a music channel, is part of the KTN network.
- Platform Productions is a major distributor of television content to KTN and "Kuch Reh Jeewiyal Pall", Alif Laila being some of the best shows that are part of Platform Productions collection.
[edit] Trivia
- On brandsynario.com, which Pakistan’s first interactive advertising, media and marketing portal with a subscriber base of more than half a million users locally and abroad, KTN has received a 5 star rating based on 635 votes while its close competitors ARY and GEO have received 2 star rating with 663 and 639 votes respectively. (Results as of 5th June 2007).
[edit] See also
- Kashish Television Network
- Kuch Reh Jeewiyal Pall
- Daily Kawish
- Platform Productions
- Sindh
- Sindhi
- Sindhu
- List of Pakistani television stations
