Govt plans full PTV, PBC digitisation

KARACHI:

The government has outlined plans to fully digitise its state-run broadcasting infrastructure and establish new institutions aimed at strengthening national branding and the creative industries under its development agenda for FY2026-27, although the document released alongside the budget provides limited details on implementation timelines, funding requirements and execution mechanisms.

According to the Annual Plan 2026-27, the government intends to convert the entire analogue terrestrial broadcasting system of Pakistan Television (PTV) and Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) into a digital network during the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal follows partial digitisation work carried out in FY2025-26.