ISLAMABAD: The 59th founding day of Pakistan Television was observed on Sunday.
To mark the 59th foundation day of PTV, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar cut the cake at the Islamabad Centre of the state-run TV. He commended PTV for playing a key role in highlighting Pakistan’s identity and portraying soft image of the country.
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, Secretary Information Shahera Shahid, Managing Director PTV Mubashar Tauqir Shah, Director of News and Current Affairs Arif Mahmood Sheikh received the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister also participated in the maiden programme of the newly launched Talk-Show of PTV News “Baat Se Baat.” Renowned artiste and celebrity Faryhal Gohar is the host of the programme. Prime Minister’s interview with Faryal Gohar will be telecast tonight.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan Television founded in November 1964 on the day.
Being the largest Television Network, PTV is serving about 92 percent of the population of Pakistan and having largest terrestrial infrastructure of the country.
The Bouquet of PTV Network consists of nine TV Channels including PTV Home, PTV News, PTV World, PTV Sports, PTV Global, PTV Bolan, PTV National, PTV Parliament and AJK TV.
