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The following is a list of events affecting Pakistani television in 2017. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
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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 Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL).
Karan Kundrra is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi television and films. He made his acting debut with Ekta Kapoor's popular television show Kitani Mohabbat Hai. He then starred in several TV shows like Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum, Dil Hi Toh Hai and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and hosted reality shows like MTV Roadies, MTV Love School, Dance Deewane Juniors and Temptation Island India. Kundra has also featured in films like Mubarakan, 1921 and Tera Kya Hoga Lovely. In 2021, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 15 and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.
Farhat Ishtiaq, is a Pakistani writer, author and screenwriter. She is best known for her romantic novels Humsafar, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu, Diyar-e-Dil, Dil se Nikle Hain jo Lafz and Woh Jo Qarz Rakhty Thay Jaan Per. She mostly focuses on Pakistani society.
Express Entertainment is a Pakistani entertainment television channel that airs original TV series' and lifestyle programs .It is part of the Express Media Group.
**Khumar Drama: Ek Umda Tasveer**
Geo Entertainment or Har Pal Geo is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 October 2002 the regular transmission of Geo Entertainment was started.
MBC Bollywood is a free-to-air television channel that broadcasts Indian dramas, it was launched, on 26 October 2013 by “Kareena Kapoor”. MBC Bollywood is MBC Group's 14th channel, and it is aimed to air 24 hours of Hindi films, use subtitled in Arabic, targeting South Asian audiences, and Hindi Bollywood enthusiasts.
The following is a list of events affecting Pakistani television in 2015. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
The following is a list of events affecting Pakistani television in 2016. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
Momina Duraid is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own production company MD Productions. She has produced and created several series including Dastaan (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010–11), Humsafar (2011–12), Shehr-e-Zaat (2012), Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012–13), Diyar-e-Dil (2015), Sadqay Tumhare (2015), Mann Mayal (2016), Udaari (2016), Bin Roye (2016), Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017), Suno Chanda (2018) and Ehd-e-Wafa (2019).
Dil-e-Jaanam is a Pakistani television series that first aired on 1 March 2017 on Hum TV. It features Zahid Ahmed and Hina Altaf in leads. It was given Wednesdays 8:00 pm slot but due to low rating and after 7 episodes, it was switched to Fridays at 8:00 p.m., giving way to Yaqeen Ka Safar. Due to the low ratings channel decided to off-air the series. The last episode was aired 21 July 2017.
Yaqeen Ka Safar is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid through MD Productions for Hum TV. It originally aired from 19 April 2017 to 1 November 2017, with a total of 29 episodes. It was written by Farhat Ishtiaq, based on Ishtiaq's novel Woh Yakeen Ka Naya Safar and was directed by Shahzad Kashmiri.
Dishum TV is an Indian Bhojpuri-language general entertainment free-to-air (FTA) television channel owned and operated by Dishum Broadcasting Pvt Ltd. An entertainment company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the channel airs content including drama, daily soap, films, devotional songs, mythological shows, music, and shows featuring Bollywood celebrities.
Wahaj Ali is a Pakistani actor known for his appearance on Urdu television. After making his television debut with the soap serial Ishq Ibadat in 2015, Ali gained critical praise for playing Bangladeshi freedom fighter Shafi Imam Rumi in Jo Bichar Gaye (2021). He has also appeared in other notable roles. In 2023, Ali earned wider recognition, especially across the South Asian continent, for his portrayal of Murtasim Khan in the romance drama Tere Bin.