Afghan TV is a commercial television station in Afghanistan, based in its capital, Kabul.
The case was televised by Afghan TV and was covered extensively by other media outlets, however, the powerful clergy in the country succeeded in not only instating the fine on Afghan TV, but also severely restricting the ability of other television networks to broadcast entertainment.
Viewers in the Middle East can now receive Afghan TV on two satellites: Hotbird 13°E and Turksat 3A 42°E.
On 1 July 2011, the channel started broadcasting in higher quality video on Hotbird, just like in Afghanistan.
On 23 December 2011, Afghan TV suddenly left Hotbird and ceased broadcasting on the satellite.