Power Radio FM 99 , commonly known as Power 99, is a private FM radio station based in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1][2] It is a project of The Communicators.[3]

Power Radio FM 99
  • Islamabad
Broadcast areaPakistan
FrequencyFM 99.00 MHz
Programming
Language(s)Urdu, English
FormatEntertainment, News, Current Affairs
Ownership
OwnerThe Communicators (Pvt) Ltd.
History
First air date
23 March 2003
Links
Websitepower99.live

History

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Power99 was founded by Najeeb Ahmed and is currently owned by a group known as The Communicators.[1] It is currently running its transmission from Islamabad, Abbottabad and Vehari.[4][5] Power99 got its license from the Federal Government of Pakistan under Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)[6] and started its transmission from 23 March 2003.[7]

Power99 started its transmission on 23 March 2003, just within three months of obtaining License from PEMRA. Its transmitter is currently installed at A-Block Blue Area, in Islamabad. Power99 is covering an aerial distance of approximately 70 km radius which enables it to cover all big and small cities and towns in and around Islamabad.

Programs

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Some of the programs on Power99 include[8]

  • Hemat Javan Hai[9]
  • Broad Class - Listen to Learn[10]
  • Sada e Jahan (RNN)
  • Sportage (Sports Magazine)
  • Suno Moto (RNN)
  • News Bulletins Every Hour (RNN)
  • News Round Up (RNN)
  • Tang Takor - Pashto
  • Power Drive Time
  • Tea Time with U.S
  • Hymns to the Silence
  • Yaadon Kay Dareechay
  • Lost in History
  • Rajay Oran Dey Dadaye
  • Dari & Pashto Show
  • Aap Ka Waqt Aap Key Liye
  • The Town Talk
  • Mind Your Media
  • Crazy Afternoon
  • Whats UP
  • Power Evenings
  • Bachon Ka 99
  • Pichlay Pehar
  • Meri Khamoshi Ko Beyan Milay (RNN)
  • Manzar (RNN)
  • Mazboot Rishtay (RNN))

Radio hosts

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Management

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Partners

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  • Power99 Foundation
  • RNN (Radio News Network)

Stations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Power 99". pakistan.mom-gmr.org.
  2. ^ "This Pakistani radio show confronts 'endemic' ogling of women". DAWN.COM. 27 October 2016.
  3. ^ ":: Intermedia Resources - Powered by Intermedia Pakistan". Archived from the original on 25 November 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
  4. ^ "Common ground: The way forward". The Express Tribune. 5 August 2012.
  5. ^ Javed, Rashid (13 November 2007). "ABBOTABAD: Closure of FM station hits quake zone people". DAWN.COM.
  6. ^ List of FM Radio Licenses issued by PEMRA[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 9 May 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  8. ^ "Entertainment". Archived from the original on 9 May 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  9. ^ "UNHCR, Erra launch radio show for quake victims". DAWN.COM. 20 July 2006.
  10. ^ "Innovative solutions: Improving quality, access to education". The Express Tribune. 12 March 2014.
  11. ^ "Pakistan radio host launches 'anti-ogling campaign'". The National. 27 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Pakistan radio show confronts 'endemic' ogling of women". The Express Tribune. 26 October 2016.
  13. ^ "Signalling communication: Radio power - Making information accessible for remote areas". The Express Tribune. 8 December 2011.
  14. ^ "Management". Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
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