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TV talk shows

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TV viewers of Pakistan have been watching TV talk shows held by private channels for the last so may years. These talk shows normally start at 8pm when most of the people are home after a hectic day at work. In these talk shows, the anchor person invites two to three prominent people, and issues […]


Viewers fed up with repetition

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ISLAMABAD: After 48 days of continuous repetition of distorted facts, lies, unjustifiable demands, allegations without proof, criticism, failed comedy and pathetic entertainment, the television viewership has stopped watching Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s Dharna which has ultimately compelled the television channels to limit Imran’s coverage. Imran was badly exposed by Makhdoom Javed Hashmi of playing […]


Ex-PTV GM Nayyar Nadeem dies

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KARACHI: Nayyar Nadeem, noted PTV veteran and poet, passed away late on Monday night after a protracted illness at a local hospital. He was 70. His family members said he was suffering from various illnesses and had been admitted to the hospital. He was buried in the Wadi-i-Hussain graveyard on Tuesday. He is survived by […]


Determine seniority from joining date: IHC

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ISLAMABAD: Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of Islamabad High Court (IHC) here Thursday directed state-run TV to determine seniority of its employees from the date of their joining. An IHC division bench last year had regularised the services of these employees and then they filed petition for determination of their seniority from the date of joining. […]


Senior journalist Kamran Khan leaves Geo TV

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KARACHI: Senior journalist and anchorperson Kamran Khan on Thursday night announced that he is leaving Geo TV, where he used to host nightly show “Aaj Kamran Khan Ke Sath”. Sources belonging to journalist fraternity said that Khan has joined Bol Network – an upcoming private media group. He is one of the several senior staffers […]


Pakistani drama

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We have heard criticism regarding Indian content shown by Pakistani channels although Pakistani shows are never promoted in India. There was a time when characters from India drama serial had become house hold names in Pakistan now, for the very first time they have lost their charm. It has been rumored that Zee Entertainment is […]


MD PTV’s appeal dismissed by IHC

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ISLAMABAD: A division bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed the intra court appeal filed by Mohammad Malick against an order of an IHC single bench, which, on June 24, declared the appointment of Mr Malick as managing director (MD) Pakistan Television (PTV) illegal. The single bench, comprising Justice Siddiqui, observed that the appointment was […]


A tribute to silent media figures of Pakistan

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Pakistan’s silent yet pioneering media figures were paid glowing tributes by students, faculty and media at a seminar organised by PR and media students amid the guidance of Parvez Jamil, Faculty Adviser, Media Management Program, Institute of Business Management. Gracing the occasion was Shahida Kazi, quietly yet vitally, the first English language female reporter at […]


PTV being run on ‘stop-gap arrangements’

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ISLAMABAD: The state broadcaster, Pakistan Television (PTV) is plagued by a culture of appointments made on an ad hoc basis, as most key positions in the organisation are either vacant or being managed by junior officials. At least eight positions, including that of managing director (MD), director Administration and Personnel (A&P), director News, director Current […]


Aamir Liaquat all set to lead biggest Ramazan transmission

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KARACHI: Our beloved country Pakistan, which came into being on the 27th of Ramazan, is passing through a critical phase. Our armed forces are fighting the existential threat of terrorism. On the auspicious eve of Ramazan, Express Media Group is all set to air one of the biggest and unique live Ramazan transmissions – Pakistan […]


Malick allowed to continue as MD PTV

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ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) here Thursday allowed Managing Director (MD) Pakistan Television (PTV) Mohammad Malick to keep his job till he receives written orders of an IHC single bench. An IHC single-member bench on June 24 had declared the appointment of the MD PTV as illegal and Mohammad Malick […]


Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain joins Express

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KARACHI: One of 100 most famous Pakistanis and the top broadcaster who is counted among the 500 most influential Muslim personalities – Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain has joined Express Media Group as president. A research scholar of international repute, Dr Aamir Liaquat has emerged in recent years as the country’s most celebrated anchorperson. He made […]


Hamid Mir to address PPC by phone

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PESHAWAR: Senior journalist and Geo TV anchorperson Hamid Mir will speak by phone to members of the civil society, traders and journalists at the Peshawar Press Club on Monday. Hamid Mir, who was shot and injured by unidentified gunmen in Karachi and is now convalescing at his home in Islamabad, will address the Peshawar Press […]


Trend setting on television…

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With modern, well dressed and stylish men and women at the helm of Turkish plays as well as western programs that flood our channels, Pakistani drama serials have been challenged to up the ante in the fashion department. And there is a change, albeit a very slight and sporadic one. Bashar Momin was one such […]