Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan.
It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi.
It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL).
Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011.
Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005.
In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony.
As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only  available in HD in Pakistan.
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television.
History
thumb|Former logo of Hum TV (2005–2013)
The channel's drama series Humsafar, broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition.
Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".
SD Closure
At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award.
Hum TV caters to all genres from entertainment.
While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.
Current programs
Hum TV's programming has been known for shows like:
Humsafar
Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Parizaad
Pyar Ke Sadqay
Shehr-e-Zaat
Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
O Rangreza
Ishq Zahe Naseeb
Dastaan
Udaari
Mann Mayal
Inkaar
Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu
Suno Chanda
Ehd-e-Wafa
Yaqeen Ka Safar
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
Diyar-e-Dil
Chupke Chupke.
Ye Raha Dil
Production House
[[MD Productions]]
The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions or MD Productions, owned by Momina Duraid wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son Duraid Qureshi and she is also a senior producer at channel. [[Moomal Entertainment]]
The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui.
Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014.
Hum Network channels
Hum TV
HUM Sitaray
HUM Masala (food and cooking channel)
HUM World with separate beams for North America, the United Kingdom and the Middle East
See also
List of Pakistani television serials
List of television stations in Pakistan
Hum Masala (food and cooking channel)
Style 360
Hum Sitaray
Hum Europe
Hum World
Hum Films
Hum Award
List of programs broadcast by Hum TV
References
