Netflix is now available in Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia and 127 other countries.

In Pakistan the streaming network will cost $7.99 a month, with a free month offer.

Cofounder and chief executive Reed Hastings made the official announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

“Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network.

“With this launch, consumers around the world — from Singapore to St Petersburg, from San Francisco to Sao Paulo — will be able to enjoy TV shows and movies simultaneously — no more waiting.

“While you have been listening to me talk, the Netflix service has gone live in nearly every country in the world except China, where we hope to be in the future.

“With the help of the Internet, we are putting power in consumers’ hands to watch whenever, wherever and on whatever device.”

While English is the main language for most of the new markets, Netflix said it has added support for Arabic.

It is not yet known if Netflix will offer edited versions of some shows or films to suit cultural sensitivities in some countries.

Netflix aims to reach 200 countries by the end of 2016.