Planet FM 94 plans to go an extra mile with its upcoming launch in Lahore.

In this connection‚ a grand and splendid inaugural ceremony was held at the lawns of Radio Pakistan Lahore Station.

The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting‚ Syed Samsam Ali Bukhari presided over the ceremony‚ while the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board‚ Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf and the Consul General of US Lahore Consulate Ms. Nina Maria Fite were Chief Guests of the ceremony. Director General Radio Pakistan Murtaza Solungi also graced the occasion.

This is the second radio station of FM 94 series of Radio Pakistan; the first one is radiating at Islamabad since 2009. The Primary concept of Planet FM 94 is to promote music‚ talent and provide a platform to youth to raise their voice.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony‚ the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting‚ Syed Samsam Ali Bukhari said that Planet FM 94 channel will help promote softer image of Pakistan.



He said that Pakistanis are peace loving people and we want to make Pakistan a country‚ representing the vision of Quaid e Azam‚ Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. He expressed the hope that the youth will present a better image of country internationally.


He said that promotion of peaceful co-existence and tolerance is mission of Sufis‚ and launching of this channel will prove an important step in this direction.

Addressing on this occasion‚ the US Consul General in Lahore‚ Ms. Nina Maria Fite congratulated Radio Pakistan on launching an all English FM channel from Lahore.

She said that this channel will play a great role for promoting English language as well as provide an ample opportunity to the youth of country to raise their voice and contribute positively in the country's development.

In his address‚ the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board‚ Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf also congratulated PBC management and said that negotiations are underway to give Radio Pakistan the rights of live commentaries on cricket matches




Director-General Radio Pakistan Murtaza Solangi said the station would truly reflect the aspirations of young people of Lahore. He congratulated people of Lahore and said they have been waiting for the station which they could call their own and finally they have got it.