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This is a List of cable operators in Pakistan . Television operators are regulated by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority).
| Name | City | Type | POC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NayaTel | Islamabad | Cable TV | NayaTel |
| Worldcall | Lahore & Karachi | CATV | Worldcall |
| PTCL | Nationwide | IPTV | PTCL |
| Wateen | Lahore | Cable TV | Wateen |
| Dream Digital Network | Lahore | Cable TV | Dream Digital Network |
| StormFiber | Islamabad | Cable TV | Lakson Group |
| Acn Network | Lahore | Cable TV | Acn Network |
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