ARY Launches Two New Channels

Dubai, UAE: The ARY DIGITAL NETWORK April 20 launched two more of its premiere channels in the United States and North America.
After the success of its flagship general entertainment channel, ARY DIGITAL and its 24 hour news and current affairs channel ARY ONE WORLD, the network now rolls out QTV - the world’s first 24 hour Islamic channel and THE MUSIK – the premiere Pakistani music channel.
Both of these channels will be available on the DISH NETWORK platform.
“One of our basic objectives is to help our music, entertainment, language, etc basically our culture find a voice and reach the world over,” said Mr. Salman Iqbal, President and CEO of ARY DIGITAL Network. “Our channels are trying to bridge the geographical divide that exists for that huge population of people that have migrated from their homelands.”
The Network continues to expand its reach and distribution.In June 2006 ARY DIGITAL NETWORK will also be launching ARY DIGITAL, THE MUSIK, ARY ONE WORLD and QTV in New Zealand and Australia.
“We are proud to say that we are the largest South Asian Television network in the world with the most channels being distributed internationally.” stated Mr. Iqbal. “It’s important for a network to be able to provide options to suit the taste buds of a wide cross section of viewers in any region.”
The Musik has established itself as the premiere music channel in Pakistan. The channel has boldly and truthfully portrayed the correct reflection of today’s Pakistani youth, who are an amazing blend of selective western influence and traditional ethnic upbringing.

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