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ISLAMABAD: The Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India has become the biggest television event in Pakistan&rsquo;s history, with PTV Sports recording unprecedented viewership ratings.&nbsp;Official data released Wednesday showed that 80&ndash;100 million people tuned in to the live telecast, with ratings peaking at 42%, the highest ever for any program in the country. The record shattered the previous benchmark of 32% set by ARY Digital&rsquo;s hit drama Meray Paas Tum Ho.&nbsp;&ldquo;This performance confirms the Asia Cup final was not only a sporting triumph but also the biggest television event in Pakistan&rsquo;s broadcast history,&rdquo; said Pakistan Television Corporation Manager Corporate Research Arshad Hussain. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/6d2bbf0b-5051-4708-9759-a38dffba6c21-asia cup whatzapp image.jpg" alt="asia cup whatzapp image.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">Source-PTV</figcaption></figure> The match carried special significance as it marked the first-ever Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India, intensifying interest on both sides of the border. Cricket has long dominated TV viewership in Pakistan, but never before had a sports event surpassed the nation&rsquo;s top-rated drama serials.&nbsp;The milestone underlines cricket&rsquo;s unrivaled grip on Pakistani audiences and cements PTV Sports&rsquo; place as the home of historic live broadcasts.

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The state broadcaster made history as the Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India drew 80–100 million viewers, hitting a record 42% peak rating and surpassing all previous television viewership benchmarks in Pakistan.

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