ARY Digital Network

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Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Mass media
Founded| 16 September 2000; 24 years ago (2000-09-16)
Founder| Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob
Headquarters|

London, UK
Dubai, UAE
Karachi

Pakistan

Area served

| Worldwide

Key people

| Salman Iqbal (CEO/President)
Products|

* TV channels
* Magazines

Owner| ARY Group
Parent| ARY Digital network
Subsidiaries| Karachi Kings

Television channel

Ownership
Sister channels| A Sports
ARY Digital
ARY News
ARY Musik
ARY Qtv
ARY Zauq
ARY Digital UK
ARY Nick
Website| www.arydigitalnetwork.tv

ARY Digital Network (Urdu: ARY ڈیجیٹل شبکه) is a subsidiary of the ARY Group. The ARY group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob (ARY). The network has a video on demand streaming service called ARY ZAP.

## History

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ARY Digital, formerly known as the Pakistani Channel, was launched in the United Kingdom in December 2000 to cater to the growing demands of South Asian entertainment in the region.[1] It uses Samacom, a monopolising uplink provider based in the UAE, as the uplink teleport station.[2]

### Affiliate programming

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Recently ARY Digital has affiliated with several other television networks to promote their content in Pakistan. Amongst these are Fashion TV for which a regional channel FTV Pakistan has been airing since December 2005 on the ARY Digital network. Plans are under way for Al Jazeera Urdu in affiliation with Al Jazeera targeting 110 million Urdu-speaking households worldwide[3] and HBO Pakistan[4] in association with HBO's south-Asian division. With the network's help, Nickelodeon is also planning to kick-start its operations in Nick Pakistan where it would be beamed into 2.5 million households with kids.[5]

### Channel list

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ARY Digital Network is composed of the following channels:

* ARY Digital HD – HD Entertainment Channel for Asia Region
* A Sports HD Sports Channel
* ARY Zindagi – Infotainment Channel & Turkish drama Urdu dubbing
* ARY Musik – 24-hour Music
* ARY News – 24-hour Independent News
* ARY Qtv – Quran TV, Religious Content

International Channel List

* ARY Digital UK – Infotainment for UK Region – No longer available
* ARY Family – Infotainment for UK Region
* Ary News New Vision TV – 24-hour Independent News for UK Region
* ARY Films – Film Distributing Company
* ARY Tube[6] – Official Video Portal of ARY Digital Network
* A Sports
* ARY Arabia[7] – YouTube channel presenting Pakistani dramas, OST's Arabic dubbed.

### Over The Top (OTT)

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* ARY ZAP

### Defunct channels

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* ARY Zauq
* The Musik
* VH1 Pakistan
* Fashion TV Pakistan
* HBO Pakistan
* QTV
* ARY Sahulat Bazar
* Nickelodeon Pakistan

## ARY films

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Main article: ARY Films

ARY Films is film distribution company running in Pakistan. It's a part of ARY Digital Network. Thirty five films including 11 Urdu, 6 Punjabi and 17 Pashto films were released by ARY Films in 2013. Among them Waar, Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Josh, Chambaili, Zinda Bhaag, Siyaah and Lamha top the charts in industry.[8]

## ARY Media Advisory Board

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At the turn of events leading to the emergency in December 2007, Salman Iqbal, CEO of the network announced along with the ARY Digital network committee the establishment of a media advisory board, the purpose of which would be to assess the media coverage (be it news or other programmes) on the network. Saying that ARY Digital has been reporting without bias for a while but the recent events ushering the emergency rule and temporary closure of one of the biggest news network Geo TV, ARY Digital required a better unbiased coverage. He concluded that an array of government leaders could weigh the coverage presented by the network on the basis of its rationality and coverage so that the media portrayed by the network was in verse with the way Pakistan is supposed to be imaged. The board would have seats for 20 members, each focusing on different aspects of media would provide their views on how media should be portrayed.[9]

## Criticism

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For a brief period in 2003, ARY Digital received criticism upon its airing of a prisoner's derogatory comments against the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC-3) and a video showing balded young girls behind bars begging for mercy. The contempt of court proceedings against the officials of the network were withdrawn after the judge accepted unconditional apologies.[10]

Attempted take over of BOL Network and BOL News happened in August 2015 by ARY Digital Network CEO Salman Iqbal, who said that the decision was taken in view to provide career protection to media industry and its workers.[11] The founder of ARY Group said that his media group would launch the transmission of the channel within three weeks.[12] However this deal fell through and in September 2015 it was announced that ARY was not taking over BOL.[13]

## See also

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* ATN ARY Digital (Canada)
* ARY News
* ARY Films
* List of Pakistani television serials
* List of Pakistani television stations
* ARY Qtv
* List of programs broadcast by ARY Digital

## References

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1. ^ Niazi, Abdullah; Shahid, Ariba (8 August 2020). "The ARY story: How a keen mid-tier trading family became one of the most powerful conglomerates of Pakistan". Profit by Pakistan Today.
2. ^ "Teleport". Samacom. Archived from the original on 6 May 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
3. ^ "Aljazeera and ARY Digital Network to launch Aljazeera Urdu". AME Info Middle East. Archived from the original on 11 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
4. ^ "Basic Facts". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
5. ^ "Nick, MTV Travel to Pakistan". Animation Magazine.
6. ^ "ARY TUBE". ARY DIGITAL NETWORK. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
7. ^ "ARY Arabia - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
8. ^ "ARY Films Rules the Roost in Pakistani Cinema". ARY News. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
9. ^ "ARY Digital Network announces Media Advisory Board". YouTube. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
10. ^ "KARACHI: Contempt proceedings withdrawn against ARY". DAWN Newspaper. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
11. ^ "ARY CEO and Founder Salman Iqbal takes over BOL Network management — says BOL will be launched in three weeks". ARY SERVICES LTD UK. ARYNEWS.tv. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
12. ^ "ARY announces Bol TV takeover". Web Desk. The Express Tribune News Network. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
13. ^ "Bol TV Deal Over". Web Desk. ARY News.

## External links

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* Official website

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ARY Digital Network

* ARY Digital
* ARY Films
* ARY Film Awards
* ARY Musik
* ARY News
* ARY Qtv
* Nickelodeon Pakistan
* ARY Zauq
* ARY Zindagi
* A Sports

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ARY Digital programs

Drama serials|

* 93 Shumali
* Anarkali
* Amanat
* Aur Phir
* Aulaad
* Azmaish
* Abhi Abhi
* Aik Chin Gari
* Alif Laila
* Aks
* Aap Ke Liye
* Baandi
* Bahu Rani
* Babul Duaein Ki Leti Ja (2014-15)
* Bandish
* Bewafa
* Benaam (2021-22)
* Bharam (TBA)
* Bismil (2024)
* Bulbulay
* Chup Raho (2014-15)
* Dil Lagi
* Do Bol
* Dehleez
* Dhadkan
* Dard Ka Rishta
* Daagh
* Daam
* Daddy
* Dareecha
* Darmiyaan
* Dugdugi
* Dusri Biwi
* Dunk
* Ek Hi Bhool
* Faryaad (2020-21)
* Fraud
* Goya
* Guzaarish
* Guriya Rani
* Gumm
* Gulnar Bano
* Haal e Dil
* Habs
* Hasad
* Ishqiya
* Ishq Hai
* Ishq Parast
* Jaal
* Jatan
* Jalan
* Jhooti (2020)
* Kaneez
* Kasak
* Kala Jaddu
* Kaisa Yeh Junoon
* Kaafir
* Kahani Aik Raat Ki
* Khuda Mera Bhi Hai
* Khushboo Ka Ghar (2011-13)
* Khushi Ek Roag
* Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan (2011-12)
* Koi To Ho
* Koi Toh Barish
* Koi Nahi Apna
* Koi Chand Rakh
* Lamha Lamha Zindagi
* Milay Kuch Youn
* Mala
* Matam
* Main Manto
* Manzil
* Mera Qasoor
* Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain
* Mera Saaein
* Mera Yaqeen
* Meray Paas Tum Ho
* Meri Behan Meri Dewrani
* Meri Ladli
* Meri Beti
* Meenu Ka Susral
* Mein Hari Piya
* Mere Humsafar
* Moorat
* Nibah
* Nand (2020-21)
* Neeyat
* Neeli Zinda Hai
* Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale
* Prem Gali
* Pyarey Afzal
* Piya Ka Ghar Pyaray Lagey
* Piya Kay Ghar Jana Hai
* Pakeeza Phuppo
* Pardes
* Pehli Si Mohabbat
* Qarz
* Qurban
* Qurbat
* Qudrat
* Qismat
* Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah
* Riyasat
* Rubber Band (2005)
* Ruswai
* Rang Laaga
* Socha Na Tha (2008-09)
* Sarkar Sahab
* Sabz Qadam
* Saans
* Sannata
* Sun Leyna
* Shehnai
* Sherdil Beyond The Skies
* Sinf-e-Aahan
* Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay
* Thakan
* Tikaun
* Timmy G
* Thora Sa Haq
* Yeh Ishq
* Waada
* Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
* Zevar

Shows|

* Shan-e-Ramazan
* Aalim Aur Alam
* ARY Star Gold Quiz
* Aaj Bhi Yaad Hay
* Aap Ki Awaz
* Baby Say Na
* Baaton Baaton Mein
* Bakra Shopping
* Bun Kabab
* Brand Watch
* Catwalk
* Colors
* Comedy Kings
* Chupa Rustom
* Desi Kuriyan
* Dum Hai
* Dum Hai Tu Entertain Kar
* Dhoom Dhamaal
* Das pe Das
* Daily Cooking
* Eid Masti
* Eid Hungama
* Eid Apno Ke Saath
* Eid Pe Bollywood Ka Salam
* Fun Won
* Good Morning Pakistan
* Ghabrana Mana Hai
* Happenings
* Har Fun Maula
* Itwar Ke Itwar
* Jeet Kar Dikhao
* Jeeto Pakistan
* King Is King
* Kuch Kar Dikha
* Khabardaar
* Kya Aap Banaingay Crorepati?
* Lines Of Style
* Loose Talk
* Mehmaan
* Marina Mornings
* Main Bhi Qurbani
* Madventures
* Nachley
* Pakistan's Next Mega Star
* Pakistan Music Stars[citation needed]
* Revival
* Reema Ka America
* Raja Ke Saath
* Sangam
* Saturday Night Special
* Sunheray Log
* Super Kids Funda
* Survivor Pakistan
* Style Arabia
* Start Cup Action
* The Mother's Show
* The Luci and Shuffu Show
* Tu Tu Main Main
* Tamasha
* The Ultimate Muqabla
* Ultimate Challenge
* Weekend Show
* What Women Want
* Yaadein
* Yeh Ghar To Akhir Apna Hay

Sitcoms|

* Aadat Se Majboor
* Aankhon Aankhon Mein
* Aik Bechara
* Bewaqoofiyan
* Barfi Laddu
* Badtameez
* Batashay
* Boom Boom
* Bhatti Ki Buss Ho Gayee
* By Chance
* Billo Bablu & Bhaiyya
* Chocolate
* Chup Chupa Kay
* Dum Dum Dee Dee
* Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar
* Eid Deed
* Eik Or Eik Dhai
* Family Band
* Good News
* Ganday Bachay
* Ghar Jamai
* Hey Girlz
* Happy Ending
* Happily Married
* Jalabi
* Jeena Tou Yahi Hai
* Kamal House
* Karachi High
* Kya Life Hai
* Khatoon Manzil
* Khatti Meethi Aur Namkeen
* Main Aur Tum
* Meem Musibat
* Meri Teri Kahani
* Mun Meetha Karo
* Nok Jhok

Soap Operas|

* Abhi Abhi
* Azmaish
* Aik Sitam Aur
* Bahu Rani
* Babul Ki Duayein Leti Ja
* Bandhan
* Dehleez
* Faryaad
* Khushboo Ka Ghar
* Matam
* Meenu Ka Susral
* Nand
* Woh Pagal Si

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Television in Pakistan

Public|

* PTV Home
* PTV News
* PTV Global
* PTV National
* PTV Sports
* PTV World
* PTV Bolan
* AJK TV

Entertainment|

* A-Plus Entertainment
* Aaj Entertainment
* ARY Digital
* Express Entertainment
* Jang Group
* Geo Entertainment
* Geo Kahani
* Hum Network
* Hum Sitaray
* Hum TV
* Play Entertainment
* TV One
* Urdu 1
* Discover Pakistan TV

News|

| Local|

* Awaz
* City 42
* Khyber News
* KTN
* Rohi
* Sindh TV News
* VSH News

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National|

* 92 News
* Aaj News
* Abb Takk News
* ARY News
* BOL News
* Capital TV
* 24 News HD
* Dawn News
* Dunya News
* Express News
* Geo News
* GNN
* GTV Network HD
* Hum News
* Public News
* Such TV
* Samaa TV

Music|

* 8XM
* ARY Musik
* Jalwa

Sports|

* Geo Super
* PTV Sports
* Ten Sports
* A Sports

Religious|

* ARY Qtv

Food|

* Hum Masala

Kids|

* Cartoon Network
* Kids Zone
* Pop

Regional|

* Dharti TV
* Sindh TV
* AVT Khyber
* Apna Channel
* Pashto 1

Defunct|

* AAG TV
* ATV (Pakistani TV channel)
* Business Plus
* CNBC Pakistan
* Fashion TV (Pakistan)
* Geo English
* HBO Pakistan
* Indus News
* MTV
* Nickelodeon
* Pashto 1
* Play Max
* Oxygene TV
* Style 360
* Tribune 24/7
* WB Channel
* Waqt News
* VH1 Pakistan

By language|

* Urdu
* English
* Punjabi
* Pashto
* Sindhi
* Balochi

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