Power Radio FM 99 explained

Power Radio FM 99
City:	Islamabad
Area:	Pakistan
Frequency:	FM 99.00 MHz
Airdate:	23 March 2003
Format:	Entertainment, News, Current Affairs
Language:	Urdu, English
Owner:	The Communicators (Pvt) Ltd.
Website:	power99.live

Power Radio FM 99 , commonly known as Power 99, is a private FM radio station based in Islamabad, Pakistan.^[1] ^[2] It is a project of The Communicators.^[3]

History

Power99 was founded by Najeeb Ahmed and is currently owned by a group known as The Communicators.^[1] It is currently running its transmission from Islamabad, Abbottabad and Vehari.^[4] ^[5] Power99 got its license from the Federal Government of Pakistan under Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)^[6] and started its transmission from 23 March 2003.^[7]

Power99 started its transmission on 23 March 2003, just within three months of obtaining License from PEMRA. Its transmitter is currently installed at A-Block Blue Area, in Islamabad. Power99 is covering an aerial distance of approximately 70 km radius which enables it to cover all big and small cities and towns in and around Islamabad.

Programs

Some of the programs on Power99 include^[8]

Hemat Javan Hai^[9]
Broad Class - Listen to Learn^[10]
Sada e Jahan (RNN)
Sportage (Sports Magazine)
Suno Moto (RNN)
News Bulletins Every Hour (RNN)
News Round Up (RNN)
Tang Takor - Pashto
Power Drive Time
Tea Time with U.S
Hymns to the Silence
Yaadon Kay Dareechay
Lost in History
Rajay Oran Dey Dadaye
Dari & Pashto Show
Aap Ka Waqt Aap Key Liye
The Town Talk
Mind Your Media
Crazy Afternoon
Whats UP
Power Evenings
Bachon Ka 99
Pichlay Pehar
Meri Khamoshi Ko Beyan Milay (RNN)
Manzar (RNN)
Mazboot Rishtay (RNN))

Radio hosts

Anila Ansari^[11] ^[12]

Management

Najib Ahmed^[13]
Fakhira Najib^[14]

Partners

Power99 Foundation
RNN (Radio News Network)

Stations

Islamabad Station
Abbottabad Station
Vehari Station

Notes and References

Web site: Power 99. pakistan.mom-gmr.org.
Web site: This Pakistani radio show confronts 'endemic' ogling of women. 27 October 2016. DAWN.COM.
Web site: :: Intermedia Resources - Powered by Intermedia Pakistan . 2009-12-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091125041046/http://www.intermedia.org.pk/mrc/directory/im_emedia_radiodetail.php?ID=10 . 25 November 2009.
Web site: Common ground: The way forward. 5 August 2012. The Express Tribune.
Web site: ABBOTABAD: Closure of FM station hits quake zone people. Rashid. Javed. 13 November 2007. DAWN.COM.
http://www.pemra.gov.pk/pdf/List_of_Licences_Operational.pdf List of FM Radio Licenses issued by PEMRA
Web site: About Us . 3 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100509071809/http://www.power99.com.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=2 . 9 May 2010 . dead .
Web site: Entertainment . 3 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100509071744/http://www.power99.com.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=7 . 9 May 2010 . dead .
Web site: UNHCR, Erra launch radio show for quake victims. 20 July 2006. DAWN.COM.
Web site: Innovative solutions: Improving quality, access to education. 12 March 2014. The Express Tribune.
Web site: Pakistan radio host launches ‘anti-ogling campaign’. 27 October 2016. The National.
Web site: Pakistan radio show confronts 'endemic' ogling of women. 26 October 2016. The Express Tribune.
Web site: Signalling communication: Radio power - Making information accessible for remote areas. 8 December 2011. The Express Tribune.
Web site: Management . 21 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120207010812/http://www.power99.com.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=22 . 7 February 2012 . dead .