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Hum TV is a 24-hour
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General Entertainment Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousand ...
TV channel 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 founded 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 ...
and
Duraid Qureshi 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 ...
. It is owned by
Hum Network Limited 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 ...
and traded on
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 ...
as (HUMNL). Hum Network Limited was known as ''Eye Television Network Limited'' prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in
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 ...
. Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television.


History

The channel's drama series '' Humsafar'', broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".


SD Closure

At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the
Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award The Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award is given by the Board of Directors of the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel (HTNEC) to the Hum Television Network most critically acclaimed and cult followed drama serial of the year. The ...
. Hum TV caters to all genres from entertainment. While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.


Current programs

Hum TV's programming has been known for shows like: * '' Hum Tum'' *'' Suno Chanda'' * '' Chupke Chupke''. *''
Ehd-e-Wafa ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' () is a Pakistani television series created by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Momina Duraid under MD Productions aired on Hum TV. It revolves around four school friends with different hopes, goals and aspirations a ...
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Meer Abru ''Meer Abru'' is a Pakistani television series, co-produced by Momina Duraid Momina Duraid ( ur, ) is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own producti ...
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Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila ''Dar Si Jati Hai Sila'' ( ur, , lit=Sila gets a little scared)is a Pakistani drama serial, which started airing on Hum TV on 8 November 2017 replacing '' Yaqeen Ka Safar''. The drama is directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Bee Gul. It sta ...
'' *'' Dastaan'' * ''
Diyar-e-Dil ''Diyar-e-Dil'' ( ur, ; ) (also known as ''Dayar-e-Dil'') is a Pakistani television drama serial, that originally aired on the Hum TV from 17 March 2015 to 27 October 2015, consisting of a total of 33 episodes. ''Diyar-e-Dil'' follows th ...
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Durr-e-Shehwar ''Durr-e-Shehwar'' is an Urdu language Pakistani drama serial written by Umera Ahmad and directed by Haissam Hussain. First broadcast in Pakistan by Hum TV, ''Durr-e-Shehwar'' premiered on 10 March 2012 and has been produced by Momina Durai ...
'' * '' Humsafar'' * ''
Ishq-e-Laa ''Ishq E Laa'' () is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid under MD Productions, her banner productions, written by Qaisra Hayat and directed by Amin Iqbal. The serial marks the acting debut of Azaan Sami Khan, with Saja ...
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Ishq Zahe Naseeb ''Ishq Zahe Naseeb'' ( ur, , lit=''Love, My Good Luck'') is a Pakistani mystery drama television series co-produced by Momina Duraid and Moomal Shunaid under MD Productions and Moomal Entertainment which started on Hum TV from 21 June 2019. The ...
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Mann Mayal ''Mann Mayal'' ( ur, , lit=Heart inclined) is a Pakistani romantic drama television series that aired on Hum TV on 25 January 2016 to 5 September 2016, and was digitally released on the Amazon Prime and Iflix. It is co-produced by Momina Dur ...
'' *'' Inkaar'' * ''
Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu ''Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani drama serial directed by Mehreen Jabbar, based on a novel of the same name written by Farhat Ishtiaq. It was originally aired on Hum TV from 2 March 2012 to 22 June 2012. The drama follows the ...
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O Rangreza ''O Rangreza'' ( ur, ), is a Pakistani romantic drama serial that aired on Hum TV. It starred Bilal Abbas and Sajal Ali in lead roles. It was written by Saji Gul and was directed by Kashif Nisar, who previously directed ''Dumpukht'', which a ...
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Parizaad ''Parizaad'' ( ur, , lit=Fairy's child) is a Pakistani television series written by Hashim Nadeem, based on his novel of the same name, directed by Shahzad Kashmiri and produced by Momina Duraid Productions. It first aired on Hum Television ...
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Pyar Ke Sadqay ''Pyar Ke Sadqay'' () is a 2020 Pakistani drama television series premiered on 23 January 2020 on Hum TV. It is directed by Farooq Rind, written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and produced by Momina Duraid under MD Productions. It has Yumna Zaidi ...
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Ranjha Ranjha Kardi ''Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' (She keeps on saying Beloved) is a 2018 Pakistani drama serial that aired on Hum TV. It is directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Faiza Iftikhar, starring Iqra Aziz, Imran Ashraf and Syed Jibran. It emerged as one of th ...
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Sang-e-Mah ''Sang-e-Mah'' (Urdu: سنگِ ماہ, ) is a Pakistani television series, and second series in the trilogy preceded by ''Sang-e-Mar Mar''. Having central plot line inspired from William Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', it is written by Mustafa Afridi, ...
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Shehr-e-Zaat ''Shehr-e-Zaat'' (English: ''City of Existence'') is a 2012 Pakistani spiritual romantic drama serial based on the novella of the same name by Umera Ahmad. It is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and produced by Momina Duraid and Abdullah ...
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Udaari ''Udaari'' (title from pnb, ; lit: ''To fly'') is an Urdu and Punjabi language social Pakistani television series that was created and co-produced by Momina Duraid with Kashf Foundation for Hum TV. It focused on the social and economic margin ...
'' *'' Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'' *''
Yaqeen Ka Safar ''Yaqeen Ka Safar'' ( ur, , lit=The Journey of(/to) Trust) is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid through MD Productions for Hum TV. It aired from 19 April 2017 to 1 November 2017, with a total of 29 episodes. It was ...
'' * Ye Raha Dil * ''
Zindagi Gulzar Hai ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'' is a Pakistani television series directed by Sultana Siddiqui, produced by Momina Duraid under banner Moomal Productions, which was first broadcast on Hum TV. Based on the novel of the same name by Umera Ahmad who also w ...
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Production House


MD Productions MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui. History The company has produced television serials such as ''Zindagi G ...

The network television serials are primarily produced under production company
Momina Duraid Productions MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui. History The company has produced television serials such as '' Zindagi ...
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MD Productions MD Productions is a Pakistani television and film production company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is founded by Momina Duraid and Duraid Qureshi, son of Sultana Siddiqui. History The company has produced television serials such as ''Zindagi G ...
, owned by
Momina Duraid Momina Duraid ( ur, ) 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 ' ...
wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son
Duraid Qureshi 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 ...
and she is also a senior producer at channel.


Moomal Entertainment 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 Li ...

The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui. Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014.


Hum Network channels

* Hum TV *HUM Sitaray *HUM Masala (food and cooking channel) *HUM World with separate beams for North America, the United Kingdom and the Middle East


See also

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List of Pakistani television series This is a List of Pakistani dramas. The programs are organised alphabetically. A * '' Aahista Aahista'' (2014, Hum TV) * '' AajKa TV'' (2018, AajKaTV) * '' Aanchal'' ( PTV) * ''Aangan Terha'' (1980s, PTV) * '' Aangan'' (2018, Hum TV) *'' ...
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List of television channels in Pakistan This is a list of television channels in Pakistan. Television in Pakistan was introduced in 1964. Current Channels General Entertainment Urdu Punjabi * Punjab TV Sindhi * Awaz TV * Dharti TV * Kashish * KTN * Sindh TV Pashto * ...
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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 Pakistan ( u ...
(food and cooking channel) * Style 360 *
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 ha ...
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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 ...
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Hum World Hum World is a Pakistani television channel airing in United States of America, Canada, and Australia / New Zealand. Although it launched in USA as regular HUM TV USA on Dish Network on 18 March 2010, it was removed in November 2012 on the ...
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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. ...
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Hum Award 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 ...
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List of programs broadcast by Hum TV Hum TV is a commercial broadcast television network owned by Hum Entertainment Television. Headquartered on I. I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi, the network is one of the major channels in Pakistan in terms of viewership. The following is a lis ...


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hum Tv Television stations in Pakistan Television stations in Karachi Television channels and stations established in 2005 Hum Network Limited