| TOLO NEWS - Press Release 9th July 2010 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFGHANISTAN’S FIRST 24-HOUR NEWS CHANNEL LAUNCHED July 9, 2010 – TOLO News, the first dedicated news and current affairs channel in Afghanistan, was launched last week in response to a growing demand for greater and more accessible Dari and Pashto news content in the region. A part of the MOBY Group network of channels in Afghanistan, the 24-hour satellite channel will reach a potential viewing audience of 120 million Dari / Farsi speakers and 40 million Pashto speakers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Europe, Asia and parts of North Africa. TOLO News offers a variety of local and international news and current affairs programs including regular news bulletins, documentaries, political commentary, investigative reports, debates and in-depth interviews.
Mujahid Kakar, head of TOLO News said “TOLO TV has built its reputation on delivering credible and gutsy news programs which resonate with audiences around the country. We have a dedicated team of over 100 journalists, researchers, producers, technicians and camera people, who churn out a range of programs on a daily basis. TOLO News is an extension of what is
already on the TOLO and LEMAR channels, but will offer additional programming that is fresh and relevant to viewers. All of this will now be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
The launch is timely as Afghanistan approaches its second parliamentary elections in September 2010.
TOLO News is available on SESAT2 in Afghanistan, Europe, Asia and north of Africa.
For more information, email
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or visit www.tolonews.com.
Satellite Details
Asia and Middle East
Symbol Rate: 2,1430
FEC: 3/4 (QPSK)
Frequency: 11613.7500 (MHz)
Satellite: SESAT2 53° East, Steerable 1
Polarization: Horizontal
Europe
Symbol Rate: 2.1430
FEC: 3/4 (QPSK)
Frequency: 11659.9050 (MHz)
Satellite: SESAT2 53° East, Fixed Beam
Polarization: Horizontal
About MOBY Group
MOBY Group is a young and dynamic organization whose first major initiatives have developed a now thriving media and entertainment industry in the nation of Afghanistan. MOBY Group has developed the leading TV, radio and
entertainment brands which have brought to the nation gripping locally produced drama and revived performing arts with programs such as Afghan Star, a talent quest, that has united Afghans around their ancient culture’s
shared love of music and song. MOBY Group’s skill is developing world-class integrated media industries in developing nations.
Press contacts:
Sekander Saleh
+93798 136 980
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