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 Hybrid nature of this channel offers a rich mixture of programming encompassing News , Current Affairs, Entertainment, Infotainment, Documentaries.

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 areaPakistan
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Iran
Tajikistan
Nepal
Arab World
Europe
Africa
South Asia
Asia Pacific
North America
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
TuningPAK-SAT-1R
IPTV
PTCL Smart TV (Pakistan)097
Streaming media
Live StreamingWatch Live

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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