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Abb Takk hires Ali for Ramadan programs

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Abb Takk hires Ali for Ramadan programs
Abb Takk TV is gearing up for Ramadan with a new transmission setup and has signed singer-turned-sana khawan Ali Haider. The channel plans to air teasers in its news bulletin.

ISLAMABAD: As Ramadan draws closer, Abb Takk TV has planned a grand transmission during the holy month in a bid to beat competition.


The channel launched in April has set up a spacious 10,000 sq ft set and signed up Ali Haider, who quit music in in 2009 to become a sana khawan. He has released three religious albums.


Insiders say the channel will also be airing its jald araha hai (coming soon) Ramadan teasers in their 9pm news bulletin on Friday (July 5).


Abb Takk belongs to Apna Television, a Punjabi-language channel owned by Fahad Hussain Shah who also runs Apna Entertainment and Kook Television.
 

KEY POINTS:

  • Abb Takk TV prepares for Ramadan with enhanced programming.
  • Ali Haider, a former musician, joins as a sana khawan.
  • A spacious 10,000 sq ft set has been constructed for the transmission.
  • Teasers for Ramadan programs will air in the 9pm news bulletin.
  • Abb Takk is part of Apna Television, owned by Fahad Hussain Shah.

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