The Ahmadiyya television channel was launched on 1 January 1994 by Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International (MTA), globally-broadcasting and nonprofit satellite television network. This set the foundation for the Islamic television channels available today. In July 2009, ILM Radio launched, making it the first Islamic radio station to launch nationwide in the UK. ILM Radio returning in Bradford and Leeds on DAB Radio with new identity as Marefa Radio. Founded by Qamar Zaman (AKA Shabir Qamar)