News Broadcasting
Pakistan bans five TV networks
MUMBAI: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has proscribed five unregistered television channels in the country.
The channels Tele Track, MM, MM2, M-Net and Series were also found guilty of violating Pemra’s code of conduct by airing “objectionable pornographic” content.
Pemra had issued a circular to all cable TV operators to stop the relay of the five channels from their networks. Pemra warned that the telecasting the five channels would be an offence under section 33 of Pemra Ordinance to sell cards / decoders and relay, show, transmit those channels on cable TV or Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS).
“These channels are shown by pirated decoder cards in various parts of the country. The principal of Multi-choice Africa have taken up the issue of piracy with Pemra and requested to adopt measures to stop piracy through TV channels,” said a press release issued by Pemra.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
