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Government of Pakistan RFP: Production of Historical TV Drama Series on Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal
Government of Pakistan RFP · Islamabad · Jang,
Tender advertisement published in Jang on Saturday, 12 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Government of Pakistan RFP. The last date printed on the advertisement was Tuesday, 29 September 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications (DEMP), Islamabad.
Purpose: Request for proposals from reputable national television channels, production houses and drama producers for the development and production of a multi-season historical biographical television drama project portraying the lives, personalities and leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid‑e‑Azam) and Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal. The initiative is linked to the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of the two national leaders. The initial proposal should focus on the first season only.
Submission method & deadline: Applications will be received only through ePADS. Last date and time for submission: 2026-09-29 at 12:00 pm.
Selection & rights: Final decision on project selection rests with the National Committee for the 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid‑e‑Azam. The Government of Pakistan reserves the right to cancel the RFP at any time at its discretion.
Contact for queries: Director (Films), DEMP, Zero Point, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9252162.
| Key proposal requirements | Details (as required in the submission) |
|---|---|
| Concept & creative materials | Research report, series concept note, episode-wise synopsis, complete scripts, episode-wise synopses, sample scripts and screenplay treatment. |
| Deliverables & formats | Complete series, subtitled and dubbed versions (where applicable), masters and deliverables suitable for national and international audiences. |
| Production methodology & schedule | Detailed methodology, timelines, episode-wise shooting and production schedules, post-production plan, quality assurance mechanisms and risk/mitigation plan. |
| Marketing & distribution | Marketing & distribution plan, distribution/broadcasting arrangements, proposed broadcasters/OTT platforms and international market strategy. |
| Team & experience | Profiles and experience of key creative and production team (Executive Producer, Producer, Director, Showrunner, Head Writer, Historical Consultants, Production Designer, DOP, VFX Supervisor, Music Composer). |
| Historical research & authenticity | Historical research methodology, archival sources, biographies, bibliographies and subject expert reports to ensure historical authenticity and cinematic standards. |
| Financials & production budget | Complete budget, cost estimates, financial plan, proposed commercial terms and distribution/revenue sharing model. |
| Legal & compliance | Declaration regarding originality and ownership of script/screenplay, valid SECP/NTN/GST documents (where applicable), company/producer profile, identification documents and authorized representative details. |
| Proven credentials | Evidence of previous productions, international co-productions/joint ventures (if any) and ownership of proprietary digital streaming platform (if applicable). |
Notes: Proposals should emphasize historical authenticity, cinematic excellence and production standards suitable for both national and international audiences. Bidders must provide clear contact details for the authorized representative and comply with submission through ePADS only.
Published in Jang on Saturday, 12 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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