Promotional transmission of BOL Entertainment starts

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 May 2018

BOL Network has commenced its promotional transmission for BOL Entertainment, its latest channel focused on dramas and entertainment. The channel will showcase popular figures, including the legendary Shabnam.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – BOL Network has started promotional transmission of its newest channel BOL Entertainment.

As the name suggests the channel will feature dramas and entertainment programs with some of the big names appearing in their plays.

One of the top names to appear on screen will be film star of yesteryear Shabnam, an insider says.

BOL Entertainment is headed by Nabeel Zafar.

The network already runs BOL News and Pak News channels.

Key Points

BOL Entertainment is the latest channel by BOL Network.
Promotional transmission has officially started.
Shabnam, a famed film star, is featured on the channel.
Nabeel Zafar is leading BOL Entertainment.
BOL Network operates other channels like BOL News and Pak News.

Relevant Topics

BOL Entertainment

Nabeel Zafar

Shabnam

Pakistani Dramas

Entertainment News

BOL Network

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