On May 7, 2025, Paksat 1R at 38° E welcomed multiple new film, music, and general‑entertainment channels on 4037 V (DVB‑S2/8PSK, SR 4800, FEC 3/4), while a batch of long‑standing services exited across several frequencies.
Paksat 1R at 38° E saw significant lineup changes on May 7, 2025. Between 19:39 CET and 19:57 CET, nine new channels went live on 4037 V, replacing three outlets that went off‑air. Meanwhile, a variety of thematic services departed on 3832 V, 3958 V, 3983 V, and 4025 V, reshaping the satellite’s regional bouquet.
Major Arrivals & Departures on 4037 V
Between 19:39 CET and 19:57 CET, Paksat 1R’s 4037 V transponder (DVB‑S2/8PSK, SR 4800 ksps, FEC 3/4) underwent a swift refresh:
| Time (CET) | Channel | Action | Freq / Pol | SR (ksps) | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:39 | Minimax Pakistan | Left | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:40 | Maha Max | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:43 | Max TV Pakistan | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:44 | A1 TV Pakistan | Left | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:45 | GEM TV Pakistan | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:45 | GR8 | Left | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:46 | Star Movies Pakistan | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:49 | Maha Movie | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:50 | Mega Movies | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:51 | Film Asia Pakistan | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:56 | Music Masti | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
| 19:57 | E1 TV | On | 4037 V | 4800 | 3/4 |
Insight:
– New film & entertainment entrants (Maha Max, Mega Movies, Film Asia PK) are targeting the Pakistani diaspora with localized and regional movie packages.
– Music‑focused channel Music Masti adds to the growing demand for South Asian pop and classical music services.
– Legacy kids’ network Minimax PK, variety channel A1 TV PK, and general‑entertainment GR8 have been displaced to make room for this refreshed bouquet.
Departures Across Other Frequencies
Several established channels left Paksat 1R on various other transponders, many without full technical details provided:
| Time (CET) | Channel | Action | Freq / Pol | SR (ksps) | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:20 | GNN (Gourmet News Network) | Left | 3832 V | – | – |
| 19:23 | Fix & Foxi | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:24 | Cinemachi Movies | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:24 | Cinema One Pakistan | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:25 | Film World | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:25 | Cinema Two Pakistan | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:26 | Cinema Three Pakistan | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:26 | Cinema Four Pakistan | Left | 3958 V | 6400 | 3/4 |
| 19:30 | A Plus Pakistan | Left | 3983 V | – | – |
| 19:34 | Set Entertainment | Left | 4025 V | – | – |
Key Takeaways:
- The cluster of cinema‑themed channels on 3958 V has completely cleared, suggesting a mux re‑allocation or consolidation into the new 4037 V film bouquet.
- Lifestyle brand GNN and general‑entertainment A Plus have also exited, perhaps awaiting new slot assignments.
- Set Entertainment, long a staple for South Asian serials, is currently dark on 4025 V.
Conclusion
This swift reshuffle on Paksat 1R optimizes the 4037 V carrier for high‑value film and music offerings while vacating older multiplex slots. Viewers in Pakistan, India, and the wider South Asian diaspora at 38° E will notice the refreshed lineup immediately—just retune or rescan to 4037 V (DVB‑S2/8PSK, SR 4800, FEC 3/4) to access the new services.
