EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan Idol will roll out on seven networks and streaming service Begin in the Asian country this weekend.

The series, which its backers are positioning as a “cultural moment” for Pakistan, will launch on Geo TV, PTV, Green Entertainment TV, Express Entertainment, APlus Entertainment, Aur Life and Aan TV on September 27.

Southwest Asian region SVOD service Begin will also carry the Fremantle -distributed show, which rolls out new episodes on Saturdays and Sundays.

“This is more than a television show; it is a cultural moment,” said Jonathan Mark, CEO of Begin. “With Pakistan Idol now streaming on Begin, we are opening doors for millions of people to connect through music and discover the next generation of Pakistani superstars.”

Having so many networks attached to

See Full Page