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holds a majority stake in PTC. It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows. PTC Punjabi commenced operations on 6 August 2008 and in a year, became the most popular television network in

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. In 2009, PTC Punjabi expanded its reach internationally. It launched in the United States on

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on 23 August 2009. In September 2009, a Canadian version launched. In early 2010, PTC Punjabi was removed from

for unknown reasons. On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on

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, making the channel available in the United States once again. PTC hosts the annual

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and

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Sexual abuse allegations

A contestant for the PTC Miss Punjaban pageant alleged that she had been kept in custody against her will and was pressured for sexual favors. PTC managing director Rabindra Narayan denied these allegations. The allegations led to calls for withdrawal of Gurbani telecast rights from PTC. The managing director of PTC network, Rabindra Narayan, was taken into custody on charges of sexual harassment, using criminal force on woman with intention of disrobing her, wrongful restraint, and confinement.

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Sexual abuse allegations

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