FM 100 Pakistan
Pakistani Radio
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FM 100 is a radio station in Pakistan broadcasting in nine cities,[2] which include Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Rahim Yar Khan, Gujrat, Jhelum, Abbottabad, and Multan. It was founded on March 23, 1995,[3] and has a listening area covering most urban centres.[4] It was the first commercial radio station in Pakistan, providing live entertainment programs around the clock to promote Pakistani music among the population.[5]
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Broadcast area | |
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| Frequency | 100 MHz |
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| Language | Urdu |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lahore Broadcasting Corporation[1] |
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First air date | March 23, 1995 |
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| Website | Official website |
Its slogan is "Assalam-o-Alaikum Pakistan," which means "May Peace be on Pakistan."
History
FM 100 was established in 1994 and started its regular transmission on March 23, 1995.[6] In the early days, it broadcast in three cities (Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad). In 2012, it expanded its network to include Hyderabad and Rahim Yar Khan and in 2014 added Gujrat, Jhelum, Abbottabad, and Multan. As of January 2022, it planned to launch stations in Shikarpur, Jacobabad, and Benazirabad soon.[5]
Programming
Its regular programming includes religious programs, daily five-time prayers, Friday prayer sermons, national and international days coverage, special events coverage, talk shows, youth shows, kids slots, sports roundup, IT-related programs, along with the latest Pakistani pop, folk, and film music as well as Western music.[7]
