FM 101 Islamabad

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Languages

Urdu, English

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Country

Pakistan

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Genres

Pop, Music, Entertainment +2

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Frequency

101.0 FM

📖 About

FM 101 Islamabad is a flagship commercial music and entertainment radio station owned by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), a state-owned broadcaster. Launched on 1 October 1998, it was the first commercial FM venture in Pakistan, simultaneously starting broadcasts from Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi [citation:1][citation:4]. The station was established with a primary focus on providing a platform for the youth to improve their communication skills [citation:6]. As part of the FM 101 network, it has grown to become Pakistan's largest FM network, with transmission expanded to 20 stations and a relay station, covering approximately 70 percent of the country's area [citation:6]. The Islamabad station primarily broadcasts pop music along with a diverse mix of programming, including news, talk shows, and information on a wide array of topics such as sports, weather, culture, health, fashion, and business [citation:9]. It also actively engages with listeners through phone-ins and live shows with prominent personalities [citation:1][citation:9].

📋 Details

owner:Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)

network:FM 101

focus areas:Programmes for children, women, youth, sports, senior citizens, religion, health, business, technology, climate change, and music; career counselling for youth [citation:6]

broadcast type:FM (101.0 MHz), Online Streaming

first air date:1998-10-01

network launch:1998-10-01

station format:Music & Information / Pop

network stations:20 stations including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Multan, Larkana, Mithi, Bhitshah, Khairpur, Kohat, Bannu, Sargodha, Mirpur, Bahawalpur, Abbottabad [citation:6]

transmission hours:Daily 6:00 AM to 4:00 AM

available platforms:Website (radio.gov.pk),FM Radio,Online Radio directories

network description:Largest FM network in Pakistan, coverage of 70% area

listener interaction:Phone-in facility and live shows with prominent personalities [citation:1][citation:9]

transmitter capacity:2.5 KW [citation:14]