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Revision as of 13:55, 29 December 2014
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Native name | بول نیٹ ورک |
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Romanized name | Bol |
| Industry | Media and publishing house |
| Founded | 2013  |
| Founder | Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh,[1] Viqas Atiq [2] |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Pakistan |
| Products | Television channels, Newspaper, Radio, Theater |
| Parent | Axact |
| Website | bolnetwork |
BOL Network is a Pakistani media conglomerate based in Karachi.[3] The media group includes the upcoming 24-hour News channel titled BOL News. The Editor-in-chief of BOL Media Group is Kamran Khan[4] with other media personalities joining the media group including Waseem Badami and Iftikhar Ahmad.[5]
The network aims to include Television (News, Entertainment and Sports), Digital Media (Web, Social Media & Media Apps), Print Media (Newspaper and Magazines), Cinemas & Movies, Theater and Radio as part of its business. It is owned by Axact.[6]
Launch
BOL Network will be launched on 1st January 2016, according to some sources.
Products
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has granted radio and satellite television licenses to the BOL Network.[7][8][9][10] The media group houses print and electronic media. [11]
Public Transport Vehicles Employment
In keeping with the promise of building a prosperous Pakistan, BOL Media Group, has created thousands of employment opportunities by upgrading more than 20,000 public transport vehicles across Pakistan.
BOL is transforming rickshaws and buses all over Pakistan by enhancing their exterior, providing free repairs and giving all vehicle owners an opportunity to earn more income and elevate their quality of life. These vehicles are being upgraded free of charge with the objective of revamping Pakistan’s public transport industry, providing the people of Pakistan a better travelling experience and adding to the beauty of Pakistan. [12]
Criticism
On October 15, 2013 Hindustan Times reported that the entry of BOL media electronic player was backed by the ISI, which sparked controversy.[13] Later a corrigendum was issued by Hindustan Times.[14][15]
References
- ^ "Shoaib Shaikh - BOL Leadership". www.bolnetwork.com.
- ^ "Viqas Atiq - BOL Leadership". www.bolnetwork.com.
- ^ http://www.journalismpakistan.com/news-detail.php?newsid=1412
- ^ "Kamran Khan - BOL leadership". www.bolnetwork.com.
- ^ 11th Hour show host Wasim Badami leaves ARY News channel
- ^ About Us
- ^ http://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/media-and-governance/72618/bol-tv-licence-court-issues-notice-to-pemra-axact-labbaik/
- ^ http://www.nation.com.pk/editors-picks/05-Jul-2013/lhc-asks-pemra-to-remove-doubts-over-bol-tv-licence
- ^ http://archives.dailytimes.com.pk/national/13-Jul-2013/what-leads-interior-ministry-to-withdraw-noc-of-bol-tv
- ^ http://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/broadcasting/television/70886/pemra-hears-plea-against-bol-tv-licence/
- ^ http://www.mrabdulrehman.net/
- ^ http://www.bolnetwork.com/press-release/public-transport/
- ^ http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
- ^ http://tribune.com.pk/story/623488/indian-campaign-on-isi-exposed/
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/newdelhi/A-clarification/Article1-1135524.aspx