List of television channels in Pakistan

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This is a list of television channels in Pakistan . There are a variety of Pakistani television channels that offer viewers the chance to enjoy their favorite shows and stay up to date with current news and events. Television in Pakistan was introduced in 1964.

Contents

Current channels

Entertainment

Urdu

Sindhi

Pashto

Balochi

Saraiki

Kashmiri/Pahari/Balti/Shina

Movies

Urdu

English

Religious

News

Urdu news

Sindhi news

Pushto news

Balochi news

English news

Sports

Children's

Music

Food

Tourism

Infotainment

Education

Former channels

Entertainment

Urdu

English

News

Urdu news

English news

Music

Food

Fashion

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