Pashto TV is a Pashto-language family television channel based in Afghanistan and launched in 2010. It is owned by Liwal limited. The programs are based on the principles of the Pashtun people's code of life.Pashto tv, Pashto tv Homepage The main office of Pashto TV is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The channel is part of the Afghan Choice bouquet of channels.Afghan choice, Pashto tv in Afghan Choice The channel is available on satellite to the Pashtun population of Asia and the Middle East. It is also freely available through internet on Ustream.
Funding and support Noor Rahman Liwal, an Afghan entrepreneur and philanthropist, and his family, are the investors in Pashto TV. Other sources of income include sale of broadcast content, Liwal Distance School Subscription, advertising, broadcasting services.
Shows The channel broadcasts educational and mostly talk shows. The following is a list of notable shows: Name Type De Aka Milma Comedy De Aonai Hindara News Den aow Dunia Religious Liwal Distance SchoolLiwal Distance School , Liwal Distance School via Pashto TV Educational Nananai Shanana Political Pashto Adabi Dera Poetry/Shairi Pighamoona Messages from Audience Yaw chak chak Comedy
Awards 2011 - Pashto TV and LDS (Liwal Distance School) were both nominated and won the manthan award in the category of E-EDUCATION & LEARNING in the year 2011.Manthan award
2012 Special Mention Award, EUTELSAT TV AWARD 2012 in category Culture/Documentaries. In 2012 Pashto TV received special mention awarded in category Culture/Documentaries, there were more than 120 Participating Channels and about 20 in Culture/Documentaries, among the participants the Farsi1 sister channel of Lamar and Tolo TV.Participating Channels 2012, EUTELSAT TV AWARD
N.R.Liwal, President Pashto TV profiled as Leader in Digital Media 2012 by Digital TV Europe, The Euro50 Special Issue
A special issue of Digital TV Europe that reflects and honours the achievements of individuals working across the pay-TV and broadband industries. An annual publication that's now in its eleventh year, the Euro50 celebrates those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in their fields and made a significant contribution to the strength of their organisation or the industry itself.
It has become a publication that profiles notable individuals from broadband and pay-TV industries.
References
http://tolafghan.com/posts/22072
External links Pashto TV Homepage Pashto TV on Facebook