Public media refers to nonprofit radio and television stations supported by individuals, corporations, and governments. The document discusses Pakistan Television Network (PTV), the largest public broadcaster in Pakistan. PTV aims to provide refined education, accurate information, and healthy entertainment through its various channels. It also seeks to modernize its programming while building on traditions and professional expertise. Although PTV remains the most watched channel in Pakistan, it faces competition from private broadcasters like Geo and Star Plus.

1. Public
Group Members :
Saroosh Zahid
Jawaria Hameed
Mariyam Khan
Sana Jamal
Ali Tabba Wednesday, April 27, 2011

2. Overview
 What is Public Media?
 Pakistan Television Network
 Aims/Objectives
 Salient Features
 Departments/channels
 Poll/Questionnaire
 Interview

3. • “ The area of broadcasting occupied by
nonprofit radio and television stations that are
supported financially by individuals, corporations,
and Governments”

7. • Commercialism of public broadcasters
varies with countries
• Nationally or locally operated, depending
on the country
• Single organization e.g. BBC in the UK ,
Australian Broadcasting Corporation in
Australia
• Multiple public broadcasting organizations

10. Mission
• To impart refined, modern and superior education
• To disseminate accurate and authentic information
• To offer healthy and value entertainment.
Vision
• PTV is fully abreast of the challenges and are diversifying
and modernizing to enhance the quality of the
programming.
• It aims to build upon professional expertise and traditions.
• It has vision to embrace information, education and
entertainment by introducing new strategies.

12. What do people think of PTV?
We asked them to describe
it in ONE word…

14. Did you know?
PTV still remains the most watched
channel in Pakistan, followed by Geo
and Star Plus
The Managing Director of PTV earns an income
on Rs 1.2Million per month PLUS 3% of
advertising revenue.
PTV earned an income of
Rs. 1.3Billion during the
ICC Cricket World Cup.

16. Some Memorable Moments of PTV