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Introduction In a democratic society the public must have accrued information And free access to all the points of view. My topic for a recomindation report is all about the source of Information. And my topic is about PTV and CABLE Network. I Have a been asked to recommend one of the given two. If ask from General people about given these two topics the general idea will tell Us about cable network that it is best and when we ask that how you Say that what you have for your answer. Almost all will say that There are a lot of channels are available on a cable and a lot of Entertainment is there. But my personal view is different from others Idea in some reason I am agree and I totally accept those points or Reason I have to choose one of those two topics so without any Hesitation in confusion I will recommend PTV in comparison of Cable. Because I have some solid reasons from idea and my Recommendation I will discuss my reason throughout which will Assure you that why I recommend PTV and why not Cable Network.

First importance of media in modern world In a modern society the public must have accurate access to all point Of information and free access. If the government is to be really Representation of the people. There are many agencies which this function like I said Electronic media which include PTV Cable Network computer Internet Radio etc. also print media is there for performing this Important role News paper and Magazine are the example. But if we See all sides PTV is the best in all the above agencies. Several Reasons for that. As I said in introduction that I will explain the things through Out my report. So I said PTV is the best and I have a lot of reasons for that I Accept that resource of those channels which are telecast on cable or More than PTV and their media is much more fast as compare to PTV. But cable network can telecast and show its news information or Current affair to those people who live in cities. Moreover those People are general educated more than the people who live in Villages. They can get the same information from news papers and Also from internet. Because they can read news papers in Urdu or

English also they know the use of internet. So they do not watch cable channels its ok, they have other resource to sent information. But the people who live in villages Most of the people uneducated they can not read news paper and Many people are there who never use internet in their live. If in Village they miss TV channels there is no other resource with them To get information. I said all the above things because there is no cable network in Villages. But PTV is aware of all these things and Pakistan. PTV has their transmission in all most every part of the country Giving information and there informing them about current affair. One other things is that cable network has no facility of local languages although channels are available for Pushto and Punjabi Sindth also. But there are many more language spoken in Pakistan. Pakistan. Pakistan television has started a separate channel. Name PTV National. PTV national has arrange the timing and schedule for almost all the local languages. And people of different area’s know there timing of news and timing of other programming and dreams.

Giving Opportunities for New talent The good thing which is only PTV has its providing opportunities for new talent. In every year ptv arrange a programmed to give to young people in almost every side like Newscaster, anchor persons, models, actors and actress. And those younger who has germs of acting comparing etc. PTV try to polish their talent. But there is no other channels no cable network who does go. May some channels have done some times but ptv do. This every year and give chance to youngsters who are talented and hard workers not only on the screen but behind the screen is also young people are getting jobs.

Standard of work This is one of the good thing about Pakistan television that it does not compromise on standardization. As compare to other channels PTV take care of standard and quality. Quality in every field. For Example PTV drama’s talk shoes children programmers and so on. It is possible that channels may be take care of quality in some matters but not in the a lot of above that is why I record PTV the best against others.

Wide Range OF network

It without any doubt cable network range is wide. But a big problem and disadvantage is that in specific countries specific channels are telecast and also those channels are not for al areas of those. If it is not so in other countries, but it is the main difference between PTV and enable network. I will show you a like picture about those area where is no cable but PTV is performing if job there. Nearly to percent of Pakistan population is live in villages. The live hood of three fourth of its people is prouder by agriculture and allied occupations and 50% of national income comes from these them. Both in term of area and people covered rural programmers have great importance especially those meant for specification viewing groups. The TV basic objective of village TV programmed can be summed as: to affiance villagers and rural viewers with latest technical development farming, agriculture, implements, fertilizer, good quality seeds, cottage, industries rural development and weather forecast to provide healthy entertainment and to make the villagers rural population aware of importance of education, personal hygiene and health and family welfare. These all factor are to take part in the progress and development of Pakistan while other channel not probably do this. Because they do not have network in village and rural areas. Another points about PTV range is that only on Pakistan PTV telecast in transmission. Also in the foreign countries like middle east countries UAE, KSA etc. in Europe PTV telecast its transmission.

Take care of limited A very good thing about PTV is that PTV is a family channel it telecast such kind of programmed which every can watch with family. Because on the other side the channel of cable network do not take care of these things. And there are check on its drama’s and other programmed so you can not watch those programmers with families. But PTV keep regular checks on its programmed and no one who work in PTV drama’s on other programmed they also take care of limits then he is punished for it.

Diversification In twenty four hours of transmission PTV telecast its programmed in Urdu, English and four locals area’s language. Every province has its time for its local area programmed. But no cable channel has this

diversification. Another good things is that PTV take care of the people of all age group. It start its day with recitation of Holy Quran for one hour a along with translation. After that it telecast cartoon for the children. Because they are very found of it. And than talk show start. After that a programmed for female especially for house wife’s. Also there is time for youth shows. In after noon the time is local area programmed in the evening the time is for comedy shows. And eight o’clock there is time for very famous PTV drama’s the viewer throughout the world like PTV drama’s very much. No cable channel has so much diversification as PTV has. If you see even Pakistani channel do not give so much time for Holy Quran. Recitation. In short PTV is the best among all the channels. It has become the eyes and year of public. If it has become the need of today the people who are habitual of watching PTV he can not live his life without watching PTV. Because PTV entertainment its viewer with all time breaking news, current affair programmers, entertainment people with comedy show music shows drama’s and in many other, ways. But no other channel has that much diversification. Simply PTV is the best HOW PTV IS BEST SEE MORE:Introduction Pakistan Television Corporation Ltd. Pakistan entered into Television Broadcasting age with a small pilot TV Station established at Lahore from where transmission was first beamed in Black & White with effect from 26 November 1964. Television centers were established in Karachi and Rawalpindi/Islamabad in 1967 and in Peshawar and Quetta in 1974 While introducing the sophisticated branch of the electronic media in the country, the broad perspective kept in mind was to inform and educate the people through wholesome entertainment and to inculcate in them a greater awareness of their own history, heritage, current problems and development as well as knowledge of the world at large. A Board of Directors appointed by the Government of Pakistan manages its affairs. The Managing Director of the Corporation, duly appointed by the Government of Pakistan and approved by the Board of Directors, is the Administrative and Executive Head of the Corporation. He is the competent authority to implement rules for the Corporation and its employees. When PTV came into existence in 1964, there was a staff of 30 employees, which has now risen to more than 6000 persons at all Units of the

Corporation. The employees of PTV are divided into 09 groups and every group has a separate pay scale. There is a regular channel of promotion for almost every post with the exception of a very few. PTV, the national broadcasting corporation had been in dire straits and continuously declining for many years. When the current management took over the reins, the organization was at the verge of bankruptcy. Losses had been incurred, income from all spheres was restricted, viewer ship had reduced and the overall morale of the institution was in shambles. The energy, innovation and vitality exhibited by the new leaders has, within a short span of one year, transformed PTV into a profitable organization with a leap of Rs 287 million from Rs 1431 million to Rs 1718 in advertising income; from Rs 148 million net operating loss to Rs 38 million net operating profit. The diligence of PTV and sustained efforts has resulted in better and creative programming with significant changes in presentation style. The promotion of programmers has been totally been revamped in lieu of improved re-packaging and tailor made programming along with energized marketing strategy. Ptv endeavor for initiative has surfaced with a number of milestones of particular significance. Deserving special mention here are the daily programs of Tilawat & Trauma of the Holy Quran; programmers highlighting the cause of Kashmir; PTV World, a new satellite channel was launched in the face of tough international competition. The objective of providing a homely atmosphere to family viewers has been well achieved. The audience driven programmers have given PTV a new look and dramatically changed the views about PTV. PTV has surged ahead of its competitors and as such PTV-2 has been turned into a viable project. Generation of more than Rs 56 million within a span of five months of the implementation of the new idea speaks of this unparalleled achievement. Technical improvement of PTV is evident from the change in screen presentation. The public has greatly appreciated this cosmetic transformation not only in programmers but also in News & Current Affairs. Recent usage of Computer Technology to facilitate the generation of virtual sets is a significant landmark in the history of PTV. On the other hand active participatory programmers have supplemented the authenticity of Current Affairs programmers and generated a lot of public interest. Live Open Forum; PTV has taken a lead over its contemporaries by introducing Audio-Text and Tele-text services in the region. The live cricket and hockey quizzes and the recently held PTV Awards are few examples of mass public participation through Audio text. Availability of on-line Flight Information, live surge and fall of stock exchanges, news updates etc. on normal home TV sets are few references of Teletext application. Every new idea brings with it the opening of whole new vistas of creativity. Prime TV is yet another venture in this regard, which resulted in the generation of additional income. Mideast Time, an extension of PTV World, targets Pakistani expatriates in the Middle East at a time when people need to relax with family entertainment. PTV has a lot to be proud of. Its lists of accomplishment is ever increasing and every achievement is a milestone in itself, like : * Salaat-o-Tarawih direct from Makkah during Ramadan * Launching of Ptv Web site on Internet * Special live interviews from Dubai, Saudi Arabia & New York

* Taji Mori at 12,500ft, one of the world's highest transmitters.

Admin & Personnel

Information Technology

Public Relations

Training Academy

Current Affairs

Engineering

Marketing

Programmed

Finance

News

Educational Int'l Television Relations Sports

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Administration & Personnel Administration Responsible for formulation and implementation of administrative policies, coordination with other Centers, overseeing administrative services, formulation of PTV Employees Service Rules and amendment in the Rules, as and when required, implementation of directives received from the Government, to arrange centrally insurance of all PTV assets/properties and realization of Insurance Claims in case of loss/damage caused to PTV assets/properties, to deal with legal matters instituted for and against PTV in various courts of Pakistan and to deal with PTV Unions.

Personnel i) Operative : The operational function of Personnel Department includes the activities specifically concerned with procuring, developing, utilizing and maintaining efficient work force. ii) Managerial : The Managerial function of Personnel Department pertains to the activities concerned with planning, organizing, staffing and directing the work of those who perform the operative functions. The broad functions of Personnel Department are formulation and implementation of personnel policies, over-seeing personnel functions all over the Corporation, manpower planning including recruitment, promotion and transfer etc. Training & Delegation : Responsible for training of Staff within the country and abroad, dealing with the delegations, responsible for deputing officials for Seminars, workshops Symposia, Conferences, Meetings, Exhibitions, Competitions, Advisory Missions to Foreign Agencies to make arrangement for PTV Coverage Teams deputed for VVIP coverage abroad. Council Business : Training & Delegation Department is also responsible to deal with the Council Business (Senate / National Assembly). Security : Responsible for maintaining security of men and material of entire TV Network according to the prescribed procedure as laid down by the KPID (Key Point Inspection Directorate) of the Government of Pakistan.

Finance PTV is a public limited company with an authorized capital of Rs. 3.000 billion. The Government holds entire paid up share capital of Rs.1529.300 million.

Programmers In fulfillment of its broad and main objectives, PTV's telecast policy concerning various matters of National and International interests. It has always been motivated and guided by the cardinal principles of educating viewers about the values that are vitally important in building a united, integrated and disciplined society in the light of Islamic injunctions. These objectives have successfully been achieved through a variety of programmers at religion, at education, at entertainment and at culture etc. The projection of new emerging social order is highlighted in PTV's general programming focusing directly and indirectly on the themes like morality, civic or national responsibilities, drive against narcotics, environmental pollution, agricultural reforms in discussions, shows, and through anchorpersons in the transmission. PTV has started programmers AL-QURAN AL-HAKEEM one hour of Tilawat and Trauma by renowned Qaris. It is being telecast daily at 6.00 a.m. The text of the Aayat is shown on screen. This helps the viewers in reading and listening so that they can read the Qura'an correctly.

News Pakistan Television News informs its viewers across the country on the latest newsworthy happenings on the national and international levels. During the past few years, there has been rapid expansion in the area and scope of news coverage. Enhancement in the number of bulletins has enabled PTV to keep the viewers abreast of the latest happenings at the National and International level. • Emphasis is now being given to on-camera reporting and special news reports on subjects of popular interest. Moreover, there has been a qualitative change in the news reporting as well as presentation of news bulletins from National News Bureau, Islamabad and from other centres. Merit and objectivity are being maintained as a hallmark of PTV news items which extends to routine day-to-day coverage and to the parliamentary proceedings, political activities of the government and opposition, besides human interest stories. • PTV news broadcasts stretch over from early morning till midnight. There are two Urdu language bulletins in the morning transmission. In the evening/night transmission, there are four short duration Urdu language bulletins, one Kashmiri language bulletins and one Arabic language news bulletins Al-Akhbar and 6 O'clock English News and 9 O'clock Urdu language main bulletin khabarnama. All the news bulletins after 6.00 p.m. are being aired on the national network which are also beamed through satellite to more than 38 countries.

• Regional language bulletin in Punjabi from Lahore, Sindhi from Karachi, Pushto and Hindko from Peshawar and Baluchi, Brahvi and Pushto are telecast from centres to enable people of the areas to see and listen to PTV news bulletins in their own language. • To bring home maximum coverage of international events, PTV news has made arrangements with Reuters TV, London, a world-leading network, to satellite news items to PTV Islamabad round the clock. PTV news covers all visits abroad of VIPs, international conferences and important other events through its own camera teams and makes all possible efforts to air them same night. At a number of occasions in the past, PTV news has proved to be ahead of the leading networks of the world in airing important events i.e... • PTV News has been making continuous efforts to project right of selfdetermination of the people of occupied Kashmir and countering Indian propaganda about the fate of our Kashmiri brethren. PTV visualized the brutalities of Indian forces on the oppressed people of Kashmir. PTV telecasts the voice cast interviews of Kashmiri leaders, across the Line of control to project inhuman treatment given to the Muslims in the Indian held Kashmir. PTV news has its permanent news bureau at Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, to cover various events including visiting foreign journalists and foreign delegations that witness the plight of Kashmiri refugees who were forced to leave their home. Like international networks, PTV news also sent its camera team to Afghanistan to cover the war between different groups and plight of the common man there. • With the advancement of the Computer Technology, PTV news is also in the process of computerization to receive and telecast news items by computer. Computer Graphics are being used in all news bulletins.

Current Affairs A current Affairs programmer has been a regular feature of PTV Transmission, ever-since its inception. A separate PTV Current Affairs Directorate was however, established in 1982. Current Affairs programmers, including regional languages, produced by each of the TV Centre are accommodated in regular PTV transmission. The themes of Regional Language programmers mainly revolve around local and provincial matters of current affairs nature. Current Affairs Division also produces programmers on special occasions such as live telecast of Armed Forces Parade on Pakistan Day, Flag Hoisting ceremony on Independence Day, Head of State's Address to the Nation, Documentaries on important national projects, certain sessions of Senate and National Assembly. In the programmed Open Forum, Federal Ministers/Minister of States are invited to answer the questions through email, on Telephone and by Media/Experts sitting in the various studios of PTV. This programmed is live and is very popular amongst viewers.

Sports PTV Sports Division was created in 1983 to provide healthy entertainment to our viewers. It has emerged as an extremely productive and earning division of PTV.

• The chief objectives of this division are to arrange healthy sports entertainment through the coverage of exciting moments and happening in the field of sports and to keep the viewers informed with the National and International sports event. • Presently Sports Division is producing regular weekly transmission on PTV apart from occasional International / National sports coverage. PTV also televises live national and international sports around the world, keeping in view the interest of Pakistani viewers.

International Relations The major responsibility of I.R. Division is to promote friendly relations with international TV Networks/Organizations to enhance know-how in the field of electronic media. I R Division participates in the International Television Festivals/Competitions held in different countries by sending best PTVProgrammers. Thus PTV has won distinguished prizes and commendations. A large number of programmers have been sold to telecast in different counties which resulted strength of the financial condition of PTV and more efforts are being made to increase the sale of PTV-Programmers. M/s Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company and M/s Sports Star International are the major distributor of PTV programmers. A lot of PTV plays and documentaries have been provided to foreign countries through Ministries and our missions abroad on gratis basis for the projection of Pakistan and its people which have been liked by them and later on they have purchased several selected PTV programmers. Dubbing and editing is carrying out by I.R.Division. Some selected programmers are sub-titled in English and Arabic Languages for overseas projection especially for Muslim countries. Documentaries of National Geographic are being televised with Urdu dubbing. A series of animated imported programmed "Treasure Island "is being dubbed in Urdu language for telecast. PTV has recently provided the satellite facilities to foreign agencies with regard to nuclear tests and earned approx.US$:0.4 millions. Co-productions with foreign TV organization are conducted on bilateral basis to strengthen relations with each other. Necessary arrangements are made through Ministry of Information & Media Development and Foreign Affairs. In order to fill airtime beyond PTV's production capacity at roughly 1/8th of the cost of local programmers and as an essential window to the cultures of the world through information, education and entertainment. PTV has procured foreign canned programmers on hire/rental basis to suite its genius. PTV procures foreign programmers including feature films, cartoons, science fiction, comedy, adventure, classic drama serials/series and general programmers. Foreign programmed from a major part of educational transmission and has been of immense value for school/college going students as well as general public. A PTV Editorial Board comprising six Directors headed by the Managing Director evaluates publicity material and viewing samples provided by the international

distribution agencies. After the normal procedural formalities, programmers thus selected are acquired against the payment of approved rental fee normally for one transmission. PTV FILM CENSOR BOARD : PTV Censor Board was formed in 1968 headed by Director Programmers Administration. It was separately instituted within PTV on the approval of Secretary Ministry of I&MD in December 1980 to clear and certify bulk of imported and locally acquired programmed with speed and efficiency. Consultant News/Current Affairs/Presentation presently heads the Board. PTV/STN CENSOR BOARD FOR COMMERCIALS: There is another joint PTV/STN Censor Board for Commercials constituted by the Ministry of I&MD functioning at PTV HQrs since June 1990 which examines and certifies all advertisement material for telecast both from PTV & STN. There are four sub-Censor Boards for Commercials functioning at Karachi/Lahore/Peshawar and Quetta. The meeting/censor sessions are held twice a week with exception of censor shows of NTM's classified material required to be held in emergencies.

Engineering The Engineering Division takes care of the day to day operations and maintenance of PTV Centres and Rebroadcast Stations, new projects, Planning & Procurement, as well as research and Development activities. PTV started its services on 26 November 1964 with two small stations at Lahore and Dhaka (Former East Pakistan). Over the years the system has grown into a Countrywide network offering two programmers channels. • 1964 TELEVISION SERVICE IN MONOCHROME STARTED. • 1967 TWO PRODUCTION STUDIOS ADDED AT RAWALPINDI & KARACHI. • 1973 NATIONAL MICROWAVE NETWORK COMMISSIONED LINKING TV CENTRES. • 1974 QUETTA/PESHAWAR CENTRES COMMISSIONED. • 1976 COLOUR TRANSMISSION STARTED. • 1987 FEDERAL TV CENTRE AT ISLAMABAD COMMISSIONED. • 1992 SECOND TV CHANNEL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSIONED. (ONE TV STATION AT ISLAMABAD. & 16 REBROADCAST STATIONS). • 1996 LOCAL AREA TRANSMISSION FROM FOUR (4) STATIONS STARTED AND EXTENDED TO 03 MORE STATIONS. • 1998 TRANSMISSION OF PTV WORLD PROGRAMMES STARTED. • 1998 UPTO 06 PRODUCTION CENTRES (LAHORE, KARACHI, QUETTA, PESHAWAR, ISLAMABAD-I & ISLAMABAD-II). 35 REBROADCAST STATIONS IN OPERATION FOR PTV-1. 16 REBROADCAST STATIONS IN OPERATION FOR PTV-2. • PTV Home - POPULATION COVERED : 89.00 % • PTV News - POPULATION COVERED : 78% Various projects are being implemented under two main Categories: i) PUBLIC SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PSDP)

ii) PTV's Self-Financed Projects.

Training Academy Established in 1987 Pakistan Television Academy is an apex institution in the country, which imparts professional training in various disciplines of television broadcast technology. Headed by a full time Director, and assisted by a team of television professionals who are members of the academic faculty, PTV Academy functions with a prime objective to enhance the professional skills of its manpower force in variety of fields along with an aim to update their knowledge and keep them informed with the development taking place in their respective fields. It is a fully equipped training establishment with high academic standards. Academy conducts basic courses for new employees; refresher courses, seminars and workshops for in-service employees. Till June 1998, over 3100 persons have attended training programmers conducted by PTV Academy. These participants attended training courses in Engineering, Computer, Finance, Administration, News, Current Affairs and Programmers Production. They also include visiting participants from other countries including SAARC members. As of July 1998, the academy has embarked on an ambitious training programmer with over 25 courses/workshops for the year 1998-99. It has opened its doors to the Private Sector and offered Ten (10) courses on payment, during the period in various programming disciplines. The Academy of late, in order to optimize the use of its resources, has also started offering its modest recording facilities on payment, to Private Production Houses. Retrieval of PTV's prized Entertainment Programmer Archives, which runs into thousands of hours, and special productions for international market, are amongst the latest responsibilities functions under the control of the Training Division recently we have sold archives and 7-1/2 core for Prime Time TV. A few topics for special productions are plays on Kashmir, and Nishan-e-Haider recipients.

Marketing The Marketing Division of PTV is responsible for marketing the programmer and the commercial time on its screen. It is the major source of PTV's earnings. The Marketing Division launched its activities on a modest scale after the inauguration of the electronic media in the country, in November 1964. Over the years, as a result of increase in coverage, television set count, viewer ship, broadcast hours and the growth of business, the Marketing division has likewise, expanded itself on national level. Central Marketing Office, the main Office of the Marketing Division, is located at Karachi, while Regional Marketing Offices are operating at each of the PTV Centres at Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. Additional Marketing Offices at Faisalabad and Gujranwala are functioning to facilitate the local business and industry. • A major part of the business enacted by the Marketing Division is through advertising agencies accredited with PTV. These agencies are entitled to 15% commission on their gross billings. Direct business from clients is also accepted on cash payment. Contracts are also executed between producers of private programmer and PTV for time purchased programmers. All business

conforms to clearly laid down terms and conditions, framed by the Board of Directors of PTV. The maximum time allowed for advertising is 60 minutes per day on PTV. Advertisers can book commercial spots in the commercial breaks provided between programmers and can also sponsor programmers shown on PTV. There are usually two commercial chunks in a 50 minutes programmer. The tariff for commercial spots and sponsorships is mainly based on viewer ship, Television set count and the area of coverage. Special events/programmers, via satellite transmissions, live sports overages and specially negotiated privileged positions are negotiated at special packages. Discounts are offered to certain categories of advertisers to encourage them into making deals for bulk business. The Government also charges a surcharge of 12-1/2 % Central excise Duty and Provincial Taxes on all commercials booked and telecast by PTV. The PTV/STN Censor Board at Islamabad strictly censors commercials telecast by PTV. The Board follows the "TV Code of Advertising Standards & Practices" which lays down minimum standards applicable for television commercials. This ensures high moral code of advertising on PTV. • The Director Marketing is the overall head of the Marketing Division who devises marketing strategies and polices under the guidance of the Managing Director of PTV and implements them and guides the Marketing Department for achievement of maximum business.

Public Relations In the course of institutional Projection of PTV the Public Relations Department has been co-coordinating with the National Press effectively. The other activities are as under: i) Daily Press clippings and reports. ii) Arrangement of Press Show. iii) Arrangement of Press Conferences. iv) Issue of Press releases. v) Reply of False Stories, Propaganda & Criticism and at the same time appreciation of positive articles and items in the Press. vi) Co-ordination with the Press Artists, Producers and PTV Officials. vii) Release of PTV Advertisements.

Information Technology The Information Technology Department has been recently created to face the challenges of next millennium with special reference to bring improvement in TV Screen and ensure free-flow of information. The main objectives of Information Technology Department are as under: 1. To bring overall efficiency thus triggering increase in productivity. 2. To develop Internets in order to ensure speedy and accurate flow of information. 3. To introduce Computer Graphics and animation for improving presentation in its creativity and style. 4. To launch and maintain PTV's Internet Video Server in order to achieve global

viewer ship and compete the challenges of the contemporary channels. 5. To introduce new concepts of Information Technology 6. To maintain and expand the use of Teletext and Audited. To maintain and expand the use of Teletext and Audiotex. 7. To establish a Digital Video Archival Library for on-line use in transmission. 8. To fabricate News Computer Networks for real-time for reporting and its interfacing with main databank. 9. To further enhance the use of Computer Graphics in the fields of sports and Current Affairs. 10. To coin ideas pertaining to the increase in revenue by getting computer screen sponsored. 11. Management Information System. Though the Information Technology Department has a very brief history, yet the professionals of this department have made tremendous contributions to promote IT-Culture in and outside the organization. Computerization and Networking of Election 1997,2002 and 2008 transmission, introduction of Computer Graphics in Presentation & News and Automation & Display System of Cricket and Hockey Scoring Systems are a few examples of the achievements made by the Information Technology Department in a record period of time. The Information Technology Department has also got the distinction of developing, launching and maintaining the Award Winning Govt. of Pakistan official Web Site on Internet. Besides these, the Information Technology Department have also provided consultancies to other Govt/Semi-Govt organizations - which has brought good name to the department in particular and PTV in general.

PTV News PTV News, a new satellite channel was launched in the face of tough international competition. The objective of providing update news for 24 hours.

PTV National The objective of the PTV National is providing different local News and as well as entertainment in all language different parts of the country.

AJK TV AJK TV is Kashmiri Channel, providing different programs for local viewers, Kashmiri news and Gojri news.

History

P a k i s t a n T e l e v i s i o n C o r p o r a t i o n L i m i t e d Pakistan Television Corporation Limited Pakistan Television Corporation Limited (PTV) is a public limited company. All its shares are held by Government of Pakistan. The decision to establish a general purpose television service with the participation of private capital and under the general supervision of the Government of Pakistan (GOP) was taken in October 1963. Subsequently the GOP signed an agreement with Nippon Electronic Company of Japan, allowing it to operate two pilot stations in Pakistan. The first of these stations went on air in Lahore on 26 November 1964. On the completion of the experimental phase, a private limited company, called Television Promoters Limited was set up in 1965 which was converted into a public limited company in 1967. Television centres were established in Karachi and Rawalpindi/Islamabad in 1967 and in Peshawar and Quetta in 1974. PTV satellite transition is round the clock. The transmission include ETV and PTV News transmission. Karachi Centre The Karachi Centre commenced its transmission on November 2,1967 and was the first full-fledged station housed in its own building fully and properly equipped with better technical extensive equipment for production by electronic methods it has four main color studios, including one designed and equipped for News. The professional quality of its varied programmer fare, be it music or drama has been of a top standard. The PTV-Karachi Centre along with four Re-broadcast Stations at Thaana Bola Khan, Shikarpur, Noorpur and Than do Allayer, connected to other RBSs in the country through Microwave link cover about 90% of the population. With the opening of PTV News, Pakistani programmers are now being viewed in other parts of the world via satellite. PTV Lahore PTV Lahore, pilot centre started in collaboration with N.H.K. Company in a very small studio known as Studio 'C' (with three Cameras, one Tape recorder, one 35mm Telecine, one 16mm Telecine and one Opaque Projector.) Studio 'C' was situated inside the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Lahore area, was started on 26-"-1964 six days in a week (Monday off-day) in black & white with a very limited staff. At that time, all Studio programmes were telecasted "LIVE" as no VTR Recording machines were available, which were made available in the year 1968. Pilot TV Centre A Pilot TV Centre was formally inaugurated on December 5, 1974 at 2-Fort Road, Peshawar. It was Black & White Production/Transmitting Centre consisting of Recording Studio and a Booth for News/Announcement. On February 18, 1982 Main Color TV Centre was inaugurated at 58 Shahrah-eQuaid-e-Azam with Two Production Studios,, One Announcement / News Studio, an Outdoor Broadcast Van & 07 Nos. of portable outdoor recording units for News/Current Affairs and Programmes. PTV Quetta PTV Quetta was established during 1974 in the abandoned Masonic Lodge, Quetta Can’t and was formally inaugurated on 26th November, 1974 (26th November, on the 10th anniversary of PTV in Pakistan, as the first PTV Centre was established in Lahore on 26th November, 1964 and later on too, most of the Centres were established on 26th November).

Main Project Of The Academy The main project of the Academy was approved in 1981 with an estimated cost of Rs.33.9 million from the Government, whereas PTV had to contribute Rs. 9.7 million in the form of old/used equipment. Engineering Training Cell was established in 1978 to train PTV Engineers. A similar cell was established for Production Training in 1984. Both these divisions had been working in rented buildings before moving to Academy’s building in 1988. PTV News PTV News, a new satellite channel was launched in the face of tough international competition. The objective of providing update news for 24 hours. PTV National The objective of the PTV National is providing different local News and as well as entertainment in all language different parts of the country. AJK TV AJK TV is Kashmiri Channel, providing different programs for local viewers, Kashmiri news and Gojri news.

PTV GLOBAL Every field in the world is passing through the process of globalization, likewise Pakistan Television has entered into global competition. PTV Global would provide entertainment and the latest news to Pakistanis working abroad.