Indian politician and the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal holds a majority stake in PTC.

[3][4][5] It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows.

PTC Punjabi commenced operations on 6 August 2008[6] and in a year, became the most popular television network in Punjab, India.

On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on Dish Network, making the channel available in the United States once again.

[14] The managing director of PTC network, Rabindra Narayan, was taken into custody on charges of sexual harassment, using criminal force on woman with intention of disrobing her, wrongful restraint, and confinement.