PTV World

PTV World
Launched 29 January 2013 (2013-01-29)
Closed 1998-2007
Network Pakistan Television Corporation
Picture format 16:9 (576i, SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Slogan Changing Perspectives
Country Pakistan
Language English
Broadcast area Pakistan
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Iran
Tajikistan
Nepal
Arab World
Europe
Africa
Asia Pacific
North America
Headquarters Islamabad, Pakistan
Formerly called PTV-2 (1992–1998)
Sister channel(s) PTV Home
PTV News
PTV National
PTV Bolan
PTV Global
AJK TV
PTV Sports
Website world.ptv.com.pk
Availability
Satellite
Tuning PAK-SAT-1R
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan) 097
Streaming media
Live Streaming Watch Live

PTV World is a 24-hour Pakistani English news channel[1] owned by Pakistan Television Corporation. PTV World was launched in 1998 as Pakistan’s first satellite TV channel “PTV-2.” In 2007, PTV World was taken off air and replaced by PTV News. PTV World was re-inaugurated on January 29, 2013 by former president Asif Ali Zardari[2] as an English language TV Channel. PTV is a state owned channel, with programs including:

  • News (National & International including Business, Sports, Weather, Entertainment)
  • Current Affairs (Analysis based programs focusing on national, international and regional issues)
  • Entertainment (Event Shows, English Dramas, Serials & Soaps, Reality Based Shows, Religious, Social and Cultural programs)
  • Infotainment (Awareness promos, constructive tips & techniques, public service messages)
  • Documentaries / Docu-Dramas on national & international interests
  • Music (The legends, the icons, their journey and their teachings)

Programs

  • PERSPECTIVES with FAISAL QURESHI
  • PAKISTAN DEBATE with SIDRA IQBAL
  • UNWIND with SOHAIL HASHMI
  • DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE
  • GATEWAY with FASI ZAKA
  • SPOTLIGHT with SIDRA IQBAL
  • VIEWERS DIGEST
  • WORLD TONIGHT
  • WEEKEND WORLD
  • MIND YOUR ENGLISH
  • DEFENCE & DIPLOMACY
  • ANALYZED with SHUMAISA REHMAN
  • WORLD THIS MORNING

PTV World HD

27 July 2020 PTV World commenced 1080i high definition broadcasts on the Satellite broadcasting HD platform

Reporting Team

  • Syed Ali Ehsan
  • Gaitty Ara
  • Shabir Wahgra
  • Ali Andaz Haider

References

  1. ↑ "PTV World English News Channel by Pakistan Television Corporation". Ali Naz. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Web, Desk (28 January 2013). "PTV's English channel to launch tomorrow: Report". Tribune. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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