The Indus Media Group, which owns and operates Indus Television Network, was launched. It was first satellite channel of Pakistan. Indus TV has launched various music, news and entertainment channels under its corporate umbrella and has expanded geographically.

ARY Digital was launched in the end of 2000 in the UK to cater to the South Asian community. However, after realising the potential of Pakistani market, the network ventured into the local market.