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Government of Pakistan RFP: Production of Historical Television Dramas on Quaid‑e‑Azam and Allama Iqbal
Government of Pakistan RFP · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Tender advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 10 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. 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: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications (DEMP), Government of Pakistan. Purpose: Request for Proposals (RFP) for development and production of two historical television drama series commemorating the lives, leadership and intellectual contributions of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid‑e‑Azam) and Allama Muhammad Iqbal for their 150th birth anniversary celebrations.
Project summaries:
| Project | Focus |
|---|---|
| Human Dimensions of Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Portrayal of Jinnah’s early life, marriage, family background (e.g., Ruttie Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah), personal relationships, political leadership, and national vision. |
| The Intellectual & Personal Journey of Allama Muhammad Iqbal | Exploration of Iqbal’s formative years, European influences, intellectual evolution, spiritual journey, and public/political thought. |
Eligibility: Nationally reputable television channels, production houses and drama producers with proven capability in producing high‑quality historical/biographical drama series. Proposals should demonstrate research, historical authenticity, cinematic excellence and suitability for both national and international audiences.
Required proposal components (selection of key items):
| Required Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Research & Creative Documents | Research report, series concept note, episode outlines, completed synopsis, scripts/screenplays, episode-wise details. |
| Production Plan | Production schedule/timelines, shooting plan, post‑production schedule, distribution strategy (national/international), dubbing/subtitle plans. |
| Team & Experience | Production company profile, key personnel (director, writer, producer), CVs, previous relevant work, proof of technical capability. |
| Financial & Legal | Detailed budget, cost estimates, financing/funding plan, copyright/clearance statements, company profile and registration documents. |
| Deliverables & Formats | Episode lengths, number of episodes, sample episodes or pilot, final delivery formats, subtitled/dubbed versions where applicable. |
Submission instructions: Proposals must comply with the RFP requirements and be submitted to the Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications. Shortlisted proposals may be asked for presentations, screenings and further clarifications. The Government of Pakistan reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal.
Location for submission and contact: Director (Films), Directorate of Electronic Media & Publications (DEMP), Zero Point, Islamabad. Phone: 051‑9252162.
Last date for submission: 2026‑09‑29 at 12:00 PM.
Published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 10 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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