PTV World
CountryPakistan
Broadcast areaAfrica
Asia
Europe
Middle East
North America
Oceania
South America
NetworkPakistan Television Corporation
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format720p (16:9, HDTV)
Ownership
Sister channelsAJK TV SD
PTV Bolan SD
PTV Global SD
PTV Home HD
PTV National HD
PTV News HD
PTV Sports HD
History
Launched29 January 2013 (2013-01-29)
ReplacedPTV-2
Closed1998-2007
Former namesPTV-2 (1992–1998)
Links
Websiteptv.com.pk/ptvWorld
Availability
Streaming media
Live StreamingWatch Live

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.

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. 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 29 January 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

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.


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