Puntland TV and Radio
| Type | Public-service radio and television broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Country | |
First air date | April 2013 |
| Availability | Worldwide |
| Founded | Garowe, Puntland |
| Headquarters | Garowe, and London |
| Owner | |
Key people | Jamal Arab Yusuf, Director |
Launch date | April 2013 |
Official website | statetvradio |
Puntland TV and Radio (PLTV Somali: Raadiyaha iyo Telefishinka Dawladda Puntland) is the public broadcasting network owned by the government of Puntland and overseen by the Ministry of Information. Its headquarters are located in the capital, Garowe. The service also maintains an office in London. Established in April 2013, Puntland Television and Radio broadcasts locally in the Horn of Africa via terrestrial services and airs programmes globally through satellite. Radio Puntland also broadcasts internationally via shortwave, with its transmissions reaching as far as Finland. Its regular programming encompasses global news, regional developments, sporting events, and entertainment.