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Hum Network Limited or Hum TV Network Limited ( ur, ہم نیٹ ورک) is a Pakistani
media company Mass media refers to a diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication. The technologies through which this communication takes place include a variety of outlets. Broadcast media transmit information e ...
based in
Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former cap ...
,
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
. It was established in February 2004 by
Sultana Siddiqui Sultana Siddiqui also known as Sultana Apa ( Sindhi: سلطانا آپي)is a Pakistani media mogul, television director, and producer who is the founder of Hum Network Limited. Siddiqui is an active director of Hum Network Limited and the pre ...
. It is a current member of
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU or APBU), formed in 1964, is a non-profit, professional association of broadcasting organisations. It currently has over 287 members in 57 countries and regions, reaching a potential audience of about 3 bil ...
(APBU),
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(AIB), and
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is a representative body for public service broadcasters throughout the Commonwealth, founded in 1945. A not-for-profit non-government organisation, the CBA is funded by subscriptions from 102 memb ...
(CBA).


History

Hum Network Limited was established in February 2004 with the name of Eye TV Limited which was later changed to Eye Television Network Limited on 18 November 2004. The present name, Hum Network, was adopted on 21 January 2011. Company is registered with
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ( ur, ) is an independent and constitutionally established federal institution responsible for regulating and issuing channel licenses for establishment of the mass media culture, print a ...
in October 2004 to operate its first satellite channel
Hum TV Hum TV 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). Hum Network Limi ...
which went live in January 2005. In June 2005, company made its public offering of company shares and is listed on the
Pakistan Stock Exchange The Pakistan Stock Exchange ( ur, , abbreviated as PSX) is a stock exchange in Pakistan with trading floors in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. PSX was classified by MSCI as a frontier market on 8 September 2021. The PSX was established on 11 ...
. On 12 February 2013, during a press consultation at Hum Network head-office, '' 1st
Hum Awards Hum Awards are annual Pakistani accolades bestowed by the Hum Network Limited in recognition of excellence in programming of television, fashion and music industry of Pakistan. Winners are awarded the Hum Award of Merit. The awards were first p ...
'' were announced in the presence of President Hum Network
Sultana Siddiqui Sultana Siddiqui also known as Sultana Apa ( Sindhi: سلطانا آپي)is a Pakistani media mogul, television director, and producer who is the founder of Hum Network Limited. Siddiqui is an active director of Hum Network Limited and the pre ...
. In September 2014, the Network launched
Hum Films Hum Films is a film production and distribution company based in Karachi, Pakistan, working under the Hum Network Limited. It was launched in September 2014, with setting a film '' Na Maloom Afraad'' to release domestically on 5 October 2014. ...
, a film production and distributor banner. First film which released under banner was ''
Na Maloom Afraad ''Na Maloom Afraad'' (lit. ''Unidentified People''), is a 2014 Pakistani action comedy film co-written and directed by Nabeel Qureshi in his directorial debut. It stars Javed Sheikh, Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider with supporting cast of Ur ...
'' which released domestically on 5 October 2014. On 14 October 2014 Hum Network announced stock split from Rs 10 to Rs 1.


Hum Europe

Hum Europe is a British Pakistani Entertainment channel. It launched on 10 March 2014 FTA on
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. In December 2014 it was launched on Virgin Media. Soon after launching, in July 2014 the channel became the first Pakistani Entertainment channel to sign up to
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.


Current programs


HUM Awards

HUM TV has its own awards. The 1st HUM Awards were held on 12 March 2015, encompassing 42 Nominations in 7 categories from 3 prominent fields. The Awards recognised and rewarded excellence in Pakistani Television, Fashion and Music.


Style360 Labels eStore

HUM Network created a strategic alliance with Labels eStore (an e-commerce website in Pakistan retailing clothing by Pakistani designers). The eStore is now called Style360Labels.Tribune PakistanPakium website
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Brands


Magazines

* BCW Fashion Catalogues *
Humsay Hum Network Limited or Hum TV Network Limited ( ur, ہم نیٹ ورک) is a Pakistani media company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was established in February 2004 by Sultana Siddiqui. It is a current member of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Unio ...
* Masala TV Food Magazine * Newsline magazine * Cook Books


Masala TV Food Mag

Masala TV Food Mag a monthly Food recipe base magazine. Masala TV Food Mag is the only cooking magazine in Pakistan that has set a record of selling more than 70,000 copies. Even today, the magazine has the distinction of being a multi-issue magazine. The magazine was launched in January 2009 and has been successfully published ever since. Sultana Siddiqui is the Editor-in-Chief of Masala TV Food Magazine. In addition to the authoritative recipes of Hum Masala's chefs in this magazine, also include the most useful and authoritative articles.


TV Channels Pakistan

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Hum TV HD Hum may refer to: Science * Hum (sound), a sound produced with closed lips, or by insects, or other periodic motion * Mains hum, an electric or electromagnetic phenomenon * The Hum, an acoustic phenomenon * Venous hum, a physiological sensation ...
(Pakistan & South Asia) *
Hum Sitaray ''Hum Sitaray'' is a Pakistani entertainment channel launched by Hum Network Limited on 14 December 2013. History The channel launched on December 14, 2013 with original programming - this had become a trend for Pakistani entertainment to hav ...
*
Hum News Hum News is one of Pakistan's 24-hour Urdu news channel. Based in Islamabad, the channel is a business unit of  Hum Television Network (HNL), her Other sister channels belonging to Network are Hum TV, Hum Masala and Hum Sitaray. The transmi ...
*
Hum Masala Hum Masala ( ur, مصالحہ, formerly known as Masala TV) is a 24-hour Urdu language food television channel owned by Hum Network. It is based in Karachi, Pakistan. History It was launched on 22 November 2006 in Pakistan. Programs * ''Food ...
*
Hum Pashto 1 Hum Pashto 1 is a Pakistani Pashto satellite television station in Pakistan. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day, providing variety of shows, dubbed Urdu Hum TV dramas to Pashto language and entertainment programs to the Pashtun population of P ...


International Channels

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Hum Europe Hum Network Limited or Hum TV Network Limited ( ur, ہم نیٹ ورک) is a Pakistani media company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was established in February 2004 by Sultana Siddiqui. It is a current member of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Un ...
(Europe) * Hum World HD (
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
) * Hum Mena (Middle East & North Africa)


Shut Down Channels

* Hum Style 360 * Hum Tv 2 *
Hum OYO Music Hum may refer to: Science * Hum (sound), a sound produced with closed lips, or by insects, or other periodic motion * Mains hum, an electric or electromagnetic phenomenon * The Hum, an acoustic phenomenon * Venous hum, a physiological sensation ...


Online Retailer

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Hum Mart Hum Mart was a Pakistani online store operated by Hum Network. It became defunct in 2020. It was founded in 2018 by Malik Faisal Qayyum and Duraid Qureshi. It first started operations as an online retail grocery store across Karachi and now i ...
HumMart is a variant of the bigger Hum Network Limited based currently in
Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former cap ...
,
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
. It is an
online retailer Online shopping is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser or a mobile app. Consumers find a product of interest by visiting the website of the r ...
, focusing on grocery shopping and providing its users with home delivery of online placed order. HumMart was launched on 20 April 2018 by Mr Malik Faisal Qayyum and Duraid Qureshi.


Others

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Hum Awards Hum Awards are annual Pakistani accolades bestowed by the Hum Network Limited in recognition of excellence in programming of television, fashion and music industry of Pakistan. Winners are awarded the Hum Award of Merit. The awards were first p ...
* Hum Style Awards *
Hum Films Hum Films is a film production and distribution company based in Karachi, Pakistan, working under the Hum Network Limited. It was launched in September 2014, with setting a film '' Na Maloom Afraad'' to release domestically on 5 October 2014. ...
* Masala Family Festival * Hum women's awards


References


External links

* {{Hum Network Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Mass media companies of Pakistan Television companies of Pakistan Companies based in Karachi Mass media companies established in 2004 Companies of Sindh