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Pakistan Telecom to offer IPTV services
MUMBAI: Pakistan telecom is planning to offer IPTV services in order to enter the triple play space and thereby boost its telecommunication service.
Pakistan IT and Telecommunications minister Awais Leghari has been quoted in a media report as saying that the new plan was part of the government’s policy to not only boost investment in its telecommunication sector but also to bring improvement in services.
Leghari Tuesday added that Pakistan was likely to attract up to $ 4 billion investment in the telecom sector in the next three to four years given the tremendous scope for growth and hunger for telecom services in the country.
“The telecom sector is Pakistan is poised for a massive growth in the coming years and already the sector has employed some 20,000 workforce so far which is expected to increase considerably over time,” he said in a meeting with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary General Yoshio Utsumi.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
