Ariana News : Ariana Television Network (ATN) stands as a prominent private television network based in Kabul, Afghanistan. Established in 2005 by Afghan-American Ehsan Bayat, owner of the Afghan Wireless Communication Company, ATN quickly became a leading channel in Afghanistan with terrestrial coverage in 33 out of 34 provinces. Here's an overview of its history, programming, and notable shows:
History:
Launched in the summer of 2005, ATN began its international broadcasts in 2006.
In 2014, the channel underwent a rebranding with a new logo.
Ariana News, a sister channel dedicated to broadcasting news all day, was launched in the same year.
Programming:
ATN offers a diverse range of social, cultural, political, and entertaining programs aimed at showcasing pure Afghan culture.
Notable shows include "Entekhāb-e Binendahā" (Viewer's Choice), "Parwāna-hā" (Butterflies), "Cinemā," "Warzesh" (Sports), "Setārahā-ye Rangin" (Colored Stars), and the annual ATN Awards.
"59-Minute Duel" is a popular cooking show where two rival cooks have exactly 59 minutes to prepare a three-part course based on a unique ingredient. The winner is awarded the title of "The Golden Chef."
Comedy character Motakhases, known from the former "Khanda Hāy-e Girya Dār" comedy show, has been featured on Ariana TV.
Other Airing Programs:
"Mehmān-e Man"
"Yādeman"
"Yoz-Ma-Yuz" (Uzbek)
"Bouy-e Māh"
"Darman"
"Techpedia"
"Saat-e-10"
"Musafir"
"Sobh-o-Zendagi"
"Marā Bebakhsh" (Dari translation of Turkish drama "Beni Affet")
Former Notable Programming:
"Top 5," a music show
"Ariāna dar Nim-e roz," a talk and cultural show
"Haqiqat" (The Truth), an investigative political show
"Khanda Hāy-e Girya Dār," a comedy show
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," the Afghan version of the British game show
