PTV Global
PTV Global is a Pakistani basic cable and satellite television channel by Pakistan Television Corporation that is aired nationwide as well as in Europe and United States. Its broadcasts select programming from PTV Home, PTV National, PTV News and other PTV-run networks. On air since April 2006, PTV Global is available via Dish Network in the US. Its wide range of programmes are enjoyed by many people. Part of the Pakistan Television Corporation brand name, it is under control of the Government of Pakistan. In the United Kingdom PTV Global is free-to-air on Sky Channel 735 and also in Mainland Europe on Eutelsat 28A.
| PTV Global | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2006 |
| Network | Pakistan Television Corporation |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audience share | UK: 0.01% (September 2015, BARB) |
| Slogan | "Duniya Pakistan" |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Broadcast area | Pakistan, United States, Canada, UK and Middle East |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Sister channel(s) | PTV News |
| Website | PTV Global |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| World TV Europe (Europe) | Channel 12 |
| Sky (UK) | Channel 735 |
| Dish Network (USA) | Channel 616 |
| IPTV | |
| PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan) | Channel 188 |
| Bell Fibe TV (Canada) | Channel 118 |
Programmes
- AMK
- Dateline Pakistan
- English News
- Fehmul Quran
- Honestly Speaking
- Khabarnama
- Mail Mulaqat
- Pocket Money Show
- PTV Global Eid Special with Danish
- Rent a Bhoot
- Rise & Shine
- Sunehray Geet
- Tele Film
- Young Tarang
PTV in the UK
PTV Global was launched on Sky Channel 810 in 2007. It commenced its transmissions on 2 April 2007.
PTV in USA
PTV Global was launched in 2006. It is one of the six channels of the PTV Network. It commenced its transmission for the United States on 22 April 2006 and for the United Kingdom on 2 April 2007.
PTV Global beams its transmission from Islamabad, Pakistan on AsiaSat-35, and is viewed in over 50 countries worldwide, covering the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe, America and Australia. PTV Global is available exclusively in the US on the Dish Network. PTV is the most watched television network in Pakistan.
PTV-Global covers news and current affairs programming, including all facets of national politics, economy, current affairs, regional and international news, with a focus on the culture, art and music of Pakistan.