Aapna Channel

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Aapna Channel or Aapna Des is a UK based Pothwari/kashmiri television channel available in UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia. It was the First Pothwari/kashmiri channel in the UK. Aapna channel is based in Bradford, UK and also has a studio in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir.

Programmes

  • Aapni Taharti Aapne Loke - A look at different Towns, Cities & Villages in Azad Kashmir.
  • Aapna Britain - Talkshow
  • Aapni Bethak - Chatshow
  • Community Messages - Welcome messages from businesses and other Pothwari/kashmiri people.
  • Mix Music - Different types of Pakistani music.
  • Hath Hoi Gaya - Hidden Camera comedy Show.
  • Jewan Chheti - Talkshow
  • News - Daily News from all parts of Kashmir.
  • Mehndi Laan De - The first ever Pahari MusicAL feature film.
  • Rachyal Report - Investigative reporting.
  • Peoples Views - Views from all ages and all walks of life.
  • Pothohar Hour - Talkshow
  • Celebrity Guest - Star appearances from Filmstars/Singers.
  • Britain Round Up - News, Views, InterViews & glimpses of Sport & Politics from Britain.
  • Nanna Jaduger - Magic Tricks Show.
  • Aapna Vakeel - Talkshow with a lawyer.
  • Azlaan Ne Bandiwan - An Award winner documentary by Tanvir Hussain
  • Bava Ditta - Comedy Talkshow with Ditta Dil Jani.
  • Bavay Ni Adalat - Law programme with Ditta Dil Jani.
  • Phapa Aaya Pakistan - Pothwari telefilm starring Iftikhar Thakur & Shahzada Ghaffar.
  • Maye Ne Maye - Pothwari telefilm starring Iftikhar Thakur, Shahzada Ghaffar & Hameed Babar.
  • Chabaray - Pothwari Drama Serial starring Hameed Babar.
  • Murray Ki Sambhalo - Pothwari telefilm starring Iftikhar Thakur & Shahzada Ghaffar.

Broadcasting Ban

Aapna Channel has been banned from broadcasting in Pakistan due to news reports regarding the withdrawal of official facilities provided by the government to an AJK Supreme Court judge, Justice Manzoor Hussain Gilani.

On 24 April 2007, a team from the local police station visited the offices of Aapna Des and demanded that the channel stop transmission of the news reports immediately. The staff declined.

Later the same day, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khalid Mehmood Chohaan called Mahmood and demanded immediate withdrawal of the news items. Mahmood tried to explain that police should follow the legal process and if the news was incorrect, Justice Gilani should counter it. The SSP was infuriated at this response and ordered Mahmood to provide police a copy of Aapna Des's official broadcasting licence.

On 25 April, the registrar of Supreme Court denied that Justice Gilani had made any statement regarding the withdrawal of the official facilities.