Islamabad, October 17, 2024 – Pakistan Television (PTV) has once again demonstrated its leadership in the media industry by successfully conducting a marathon +50-hour transmission covering the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Islamabad from October 14 to October 17, 2024. The state-run broadcaster provided comprehensive, uninterrupted coverage of the high-profile event, surpassing private media channels in depth and reach.
PTV News and PTV World delivered live coverage of the arrival of heads of state and foreign dignitaries at Noor Khan Air Base and Islamabad International Airport. With a team of experienced foreign affairs analysts, political experts, and seasoned anchors, PTV offered in-depth analysis of the summit’s key moments. The marathon transmission highlighted every dimension of the summit, from political discussions to economic collaborations, providing audiences both in Pakistan and abroad with unparalleled insights.
The international media was highly appreciative of PTV’s professionalism. “It was exciting to see how your state-run television provided us with time coverage for our channels. We are impressed by the professionalism of your team,” said Juratbeg Akhalqnov, a Central Asian journalist. PTV further extended its support to international media by providing them with clean feeds, which enabled smooth transmission for their respective news outlets.
Over 1,200 foreign delegates, including 150 members of the global press, attended the SCO Summit. Dignitaries included Prime Minister Li Qiang of China, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, among others. Their presence in Islamabad marked the significance of the summit, and PTV in the leadership of present Managing Director played a key role in showcasing Pakistan’s role as a critical player in regional cooperation.
PTV’s Managing Director, Sayyed Mubashar Tauqir Shah, lauded the efforts of the entire PTV team. “Broadcasting such a massive event was a challenging yet extraordinary opportunity for us to showcase Pakistan’s media capability on a global stage. Our team worked tirelessly, with many staying inside the PTV headquarters for 72 hours straight to make this event a success. I consider our team not just colleagues but family, and their hard work has made Pakistan proud.”
The marathon broadcast was led by PTV’s existing professional anchors, while a new lineup of anchors from the private sector is expected to debut on-screen in the near future, continuing to elevate the standard of state-run media.
This successful transmission positions PTV as a global leader in high-profile event coverage and reaffirms Pakistan’s growing influence in international diplomacy and media broadcasting.
