PTV World

PTV World is a 24-hour Pakistani English-language international news channel.[1] It is a state-owned channel as a part of Pakistan Television Corporation .The service is also aimed at the overseas market and broadcast through satellite and online platforms similar to BBC World News, Arirang TV, TRT World, Deutsche Welle, France 24, CGTN, VOA, NHK World-Japan, RT.

PTV World
Launched29 January 2013 (2013-01-29)
Closed1998-2007
NetworkPakistan Television Corporation
Picture format16:9 (576i, SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
SloganChanging Perspectives
CountryPakistan
LanguageEnglish
Broadcast areaSouth Asia
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Formerly calledPTV-2 (1992–1998)
Sister channel(s)PTV Home
PTV News
PTV National
PTV Bolan
PTV Global
AJK TV
PTV Sports
PTV Parliament
Websiteworld.ptv.com.pk
Availability
Satellite
Paksat-1R4004V 15555 3/4
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan)097
Streaming media
Live StreamingWatch Live

Pakistan Television Corporation is the biggest media organization of Pakistan. It is an autonomous public sector organization. The main responsibility of PTV is to provide public service broadcasting not only within Pakistan but also outside Pakistan.The objective of providing a homely atmosphere to family viewers has been well achieved. PTV World, is a cable and satellite news channel launched in the face of tough international competition. Its objective is providing updated news round the clock and informs its viewers across the country on the latest newsworthy happenings on the national and international levels.

Based in the Islamabad, the service started on 1992 as PTV-2 but was later renamed as PTV World in 1998. It is aimed at a worldwide market and is generally broadcast by FTA television providers around the world, but additionally, in 2016, PTV World began broadcasting online through its own iPhone and Android apps. It is a provider of live streaming world news which can be viewed via its website, YouTube, and various mobile devices and digital media players. The stated mission of the channels is to "provide a global public service and a common editorial stance".

History

PTV World was launched in 1992 as Pakistan's first satellite TV channel “PTV-2". its name was changed to PTV World in 1998. In 2007, PTV World was replaced by PTV News but was re-inaugurated on January 29, 2013 as an English-language news TV channel.[2]

Programmes

Some famous programmes of this channel are:

  • WORLD THIS MORNING
  • VIEWS ON NEWS
  • DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE
  • SKY IS THE LIMIT
  • WORLD TODAY
  • DINE WITH WORLD
  • POLITICS TODAY
  • DIALOGUE

Reporting Team

As of 2018, the reporting team included:

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

Availability
SatelliteFrequency
PAK-SAT-1R4003 MHz[3]

This channel also streams online on the channel's website.

See also

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.
  3. Channel Guide, PAKSAT.


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