What is the history of radio in Pakistan?
What is the history of radio in Pakistan?
Radio Pakistan was originally known as the Pakistan Broadcasting Service at the time of its inception on 14 August 1947. It had the honour of publicly announcing Pakistan’s independence from Britain on 13 August 1947 at 11:59 pm.
What is the history of radio?
Radio waves were first identified and studied by German physicist Heinrich Hertz in 1886. The first practical radio transmitters and receivers were developed around 1895–1896 by Italian Guglielmo Marconi, and radio began to be used commercially around 1900.
Where is the first radio station of Pakistan?
After Independence, Pakistan’s first Radio Station was launched in Karachi and Rawalpindi in 1948.
Who is the best RJ in Pakistan?
Adeel Azhar won the Best Male RJ Award while Sulmeen Ansari bagged Best Female RJ Award — yet another landmark for the Samaa FM – which has left a deep impact on the radio industry in Pakistan since its launch in December 2012.
Who had the first radio station?
It is commonly attributed to KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which in October 1920 received its license and went on the air as the first US licensed commercial broadcasting station on November 2, 1920 with the presidential election results as its inaugural show, but was not broadcasting daily until 1921.
When was television introduced in Pakistan?
November 26, 1964
On November 26, 1964, the first official television station commenced transmission broadcasts from Lahore, followed by Dhaka in 1965 (then the capital of East Pakistan).
When was FM radio introduced?
1933
Invented in 1933 by American engineer Edwin Armstrong, wide-band FM is used worldwide to provide high fidelity sound over broadcast radio.
Which is the largest railway station in Pakistan?
Lahore Junction railway station
Lahore Junction railway station in Lahore is Pakistan’s largest railway station in terms of area.
Which is the first private channel of Pakistan?
Indus Vision
Indus Vision (first ever private satellite channel of Pakistan) was launched in 2000.
Radio Pakistan opened a new broadcasting house in Khairpur on 7 May 1986, followed by relay stations in 1989 at Sibi and on 21 March 1991 in Abbottabad. The remoter parts of the country began to receive coverage with new stations opened in the 1990s at Chitral, Loralai and Zhob.
What are the different Radio Pakistan Services?
Radio Pakistan services include AM news services and FM 101 and FM 93. Radio Pakistan was originally known as the Pakistan Broadcasting Service at the time of its inception on 14 August 1947.
What is the difference between Radio Pakistan and PBC?
Radio services include Radio Pakistan and television operations ( Pakistan Television Corporation) include PTV Bolan, PTV Global, PTV Home, PTV National, PTV News, PTV Sports and PTV World. The PBC also operates television services for Azad Jammu & Kashmir under AJK TV.
Which is the first English music channel in Islamabad?
On 14 November, PBC launched its first English Music Channel in Islamabad called Planet 94. The network operates on FM 94. The second and third stations of the English channel are soon to start their transmissions from Lahore and Karachi.
