List of Sindhi-language television channels

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This is a list of television channels available in Sindhi language. All of these are stationed in Pakistan, but are available in other countries as well.

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History

Time News HD offers high definition, Sindhi content to the World. [1] Television in Pakistan expanded after 2002. [2] Private television channels were allowed during the rule of Pervez Musharraf in 2000. [3] Sindhi media tends to cover topics which may not be covered by Urdu or English media. [Media 1] Pakistan has government owned as well as private media (including print and electronic), [Media 2] which is free and covers happenings in the nation and the rest of the world.

Current channels

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Music

Former channels

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Entertainment

Music

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