Punj-aab TV begins testing ahead of Sky launch

Punj-aab TV, a new lifestyle and entertainment Punjabi TV service has commenced testing on Sky today.

The channel, which will be available in the UK market in August, will specialise in religious content, children’s shows, cookery programmes and films.

The channel will broadcast Asa Di Vaar and Shabad Gurbani from 03:00 until 07:30 each morning, followed by news bulletins and lifestyle programming. Religious elements will continue 10:00 with Sukhmani Sahib until 15:00.

Punj-aab TV will also be broadcasting cartoons for children and UK based current affairs.

Tests of Punj-aab TV on Sky can be seen here:
-> Using your Sky Digi remote, go to Services Menu
-> Select System Setup
-> Select Add Channels
-> Enter frequency: 11.479 (V), FEC: 5/6, SR: 22000 / DVB-S / QPSK
-> Find Channels and Press SELECT
-> Highlight “50883” service and press Yellow button
-> Return to Services Menu
-> Other Channels (6) on STB / (8) on Sky+
-> Click on “50883” to view the channel