Cartoon Network (Pakistani TV channel)

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Cartoon Network
CARTOON NETWORK logo.svg
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaPakistan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)English, Urdu
Picture format16:9 or letterboxed (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerWarnerMedia Entertainment Networks Asia Pacific
ParentCartoon Network
Sister channelsCNN International India
History
Launched2 April 2004; 17 years ago (2004-04-02)
Links
Websitecartoonnetwork.com
Availability
Cable
(Pakistan)Channel 21
Bengal Digital (Bangladesh)Channel 435
Satellite
Akash DTH (Bangladesh)Channel 452
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan)Channel 45

Cartoon Network Pakistan is a Pakistani cable and satellite television channel operated by WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks Asia Pacific which primarily shows animated programming from Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. It officially launched on 2 April 2004 dedicated for Pakistani and Bangladeshi viewers.[1][2] The programming lineup was initially similar to the Indian feed, which is not the case now.

History[]

Before the launch of the dedicated feed, Cartoon Network India was broadcast.[3] Then due to increasing localisation of the Indian feed, Turner launched a new feed on April 2, 2004 targeted to Pakistani and Bangladeshi audiences.

On 1 October 2011 Cartoon Network Pakistan changed its logo along with other Cartoon Network APAC feeds. The channel also premiered The Amazing World of Gumball on the same day.[4]

On 21 January 2022, Cartoon Network Pakistan began offering television series, such as Ben 10, dubbed in Urdu.[5]

Programming[]

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Programming blocks[]

Pogo TV
Pogo block was restarted in January 2021 and only airs Grizzy and the Lemmings. The block was previously aired in 2008 and ended in 2013 featuring more shows. This block is taken from Indian channel Pogo (TV channel).

Criticism and controversy[]

In 2005, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued an order regarding the ban of several non-private channels because they were airing programmes in Hindi that were dubbed in India. Later, Cartoon Network switched to English versions on the Pemra's instructions but the mixed so-called Hindustani feed of the channel was back after a few months.[6]

In early 2010, PEMRA again issued a notice against the non-private channels, which resulted in a complete ban of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network's Pakistan feed. Once again, the issue was the Hindi dubbed shows on its schedule line up and the Government's demand for a private kids' channel affiliated with PTV instead. The ban stayed and was not lifted till the end of July 2011.

On 1 August, an announcement was made by the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan.[7] She said "Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, have been granted permission to air programmes in Pakistan." But at the closure, she expressed her interest in a private TV channel once again and said, "The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority will accommodate private TV channel if someone wished to launch channel for children."

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Pakistans very own Cartoon Network". Defence.pk. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Leading kids channel 'Cartoon Network' launched in Pakistan". Pakistan Times. 6 November 2004. Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Turner India, Tnt Line Up Slew Of Cartoons". Business Standard India. 16 February 2000. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "It's a Fun Thing! Only on Cartoon Network : AsiaNet-Pakistan". asianetpakistan.com. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  5. ^ Cartoon Network Pakistan - Ben 10 (Urdu Promo) (YouTube) (in Urdu). 17 January 2022. {{cite AV media}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  6. ^ "PAKISTAN: Operators slam Pemra move to ban channels, UCLA International Institute". International.ucla.edu. 22 December 2005. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Two foreign channels for kids get Pakistan's nod – Thaindian News". Thaindian.com. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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