| Network Name: | Hewad Media Group, Hewad TV |
| Network Type: | Satellite Television Network |
| Available: | Afghanistan |
| Owner: | Qayoum Khan Karzaii |
Hewad is an independent Afghan media group consisting of an international TV network, radio stations, and production facilities, founded by Qayoom Karzai in 2006 in Kandahar. Originally established as a local TV network, Hewad quickly gained popularity among viewers due to its initial broadcasts. In 2015, it expanded into satellite television and radio broadcasting. Today, Hewad holds satellite status and broadcasts programs across Afghanistan and 43 other Asian countries.
Hewad TV offers a diverse range of programming including news bulletins, social and political shows, and Pashto-dubbed movies. It ranks highly in transmission quality in Kandahar and throughout Afghanistan, serving Afghan audiences in neighboring nations as well.
In the southern region, Hewad consistently achieves the highest ratings across all key metrics, according to the Altai National Survey. Approximately 68% of viewers in this area prefer Hewad International Television over other media outlets, solidifying its leading position in audience rankings.
Hewad's mission is to facilitate public access to crucial information, promote civic media and democracy within the framework of Islamic and Afghan cultural norms, uphold freedom of speech and open dialogue, advocate for the rights of women and children, nurture young talents, foster Afghan culture, and raise awareness of Islamic heritage. The organization sustains itself primarily through public communication contracts and advertising revenue, which are reinvested into project development and capacity building.
Hewad’s editorial policy centers on Afghan ownership of Afghanistan's narrative, while respecting Islamic and Afghan cultural values. It is committed ensuring the public's right to information and expression. To uphold these ideals, Hewad emphasizes high-quality, non-discriminatory, in-depth, timely, accurate, and balanced reporting. Additionally, it creatively selects story ideas to fulfill its mission effectively.
Hewad Radio and TV operate a unique blend of public service-oriented programming (cultural, political, economic, developmental and educational programs including VOX POP, Peoples' comments), news "News Bulletin each hour and Three News Hours Daily", entertainment and music reaches millions of viewers and listeners 24/7.
The structure of Hewad Radio and TV staff (reporters and producers) structure is designed based on the following fundamental rules.
· Hewad Radio and TV managers, reporters and producers must have Afghan nationality.
· The staff members must have a BA Degree in Journalism or at least two years of experience in the relevant field.
· Hewad Radio and TV staff (male and female) should be fluent in speaking and writing the two official languages (Pashto and Dari) fluently.
Hewad Radio is the first independent radio channel in the southern region, which was established 13 years ago under the name of "Aghan Azada Radio" in Kandahar province.
The radio is now a part of Hewad Group. It broadcasts several programs 24/7, accessible worldwide through the internet (hewadradio.myl2mr.com).
With well-organized management, skilled broadcasting and technical staff, and an efficient transmitter, Hewad Radio broadcasts 35 various religious, political, social, literary, entertaining, informational, and sports-related programs across all 17 districts of Kandahar province.
As a crucial part of the Hewad Group, Hewad Radio also conveys advertisements and reports through its publication and accepts sponsorships. Additionally, similar to Hewad TV, it offers a 20% discount on all advertisements.
Hewad Radio was reported to have more listeners than any other radio station following credible research conducted in Kandahar province last year.
Hewad production is another significant part of Hewad Group which was set up after employing experienced male and female staff in 2014.
Besides providing various video broadcasting programs and debates for Hewad TV, Hewad Production standardly carries on the responsibilities of dubbing the Hollywood and Bollywood movies, creating commercial ads by using the latest graphics programs, recording and editing the conferences, meetings, gatherings, presentations and workshops held by public authorities and private sectors and help Hewad Radio in case of audio services.
It's worth saying that Hewad Production has gained fame and numerous fans in Afghanistan and all over the world by providing such services
Hewad TV Satellite Coverage: Yahsat ۱A is located at 52.5° east covering the Middle East, North Africa, Southwest Asia and Europe
Hewad TV Local Coverage: 2KW Transmitter with 40m tower for local broadcast in Kandahar province
Hewad Radio Coverage: 1 KW Transmitter with 36m tower for local broadcast in Kandahar province along with online web broadcast: hewadradio.myl2mr.com
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Hewad TV can be tuned at
Yahsat: 1A, Frequency: 12015, Symbol rate: 27500, FEC: ¾, Polarization: H