No airtime will be available for opposition on PTV: Naeem Bukhari

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

Newly appointed chairman of Pakistan Television Naeem Bukhari has hinted at ‘blackout’ of the opposition on PTV.

When a reporter asked the new chairman outside the Supreme Court building if the opposition would be given equal airtime on PTV, Mr Bukhari replied: “Not at all.”


He said PTV was the state-run organisation and it would only represent the stance of the government.


“Only government?” asked the reporter.


“Yes, only government,” Mr Bukhari said.


On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified Mr Bukhari as chairman of PTV. Mr Bukhari has a vast experience of doing programmes on television.


During the previous PML-N regime, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf insisted on giving equal coverage to the opposition on PTV and even held a press conference at the Press Information Department.


Interestingly, the PTI manifesto promises to transform PTV on the lines of BBC.

Bukhari hints at ‘blackout’ of opposition on PTV

Says PTV is a state-run organisation and it will only represent the stance of the government.

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Lawyer of such a stature also confusing "state" with "government". That's the confusion most of us have. Never expected from him. Doesn't he understand that PTV is a state organisation not a party political tool for the sitting government?

 

[darksider]

Opposition have enough air time for thier lies on private channels.they even have journalists on payroll.why they need ptv which no body watch?

 

[Baby Leone]

its against law and constitution.

 

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

Opposition have enough air time for thier lies on private channels.they even have journalists on payroll.why they need ptv which no body watch?

Oh OK, then take the license fee from PTI only.

 

[Black.Mamba]

All over the world state television means representing the state. Naeem bokhari is a fine choice lets see how he handles the mafia's recruited by PML N and PPP for the last 40 years.

Oh OK, then take the license fee from PTI only.

Patwari-e-azam mian samp kay dour mai siruf PML N sai fees laitay thay?

 

[Norwegian]

Lawyer of such a stature also confusing "state" with "government". That's the confusion most of us have. Never expected from him. Doesn't he understand that PTV is a state organisation not a party political tool for the sitting government?

So PTV allowed Imran Khan speeches during your favorite PMLN govt?

 

[ziaulislam]

Newly appointed chairman of Pakistan Television Naeem Bukhari has hinted at ‘blackout’ of the opposition on PTV.

When a reporter asked the new chairman outside the Supreme Court building if the opposition would be given equal airtime on PTV, Mr Bukhari replied: “Not at all.”


He said PTV was the state-run organisation and it would only represent the stance of the government.


“Only government?” asked the reporter.


“Yes, only government,” Mr Bukhari said.


On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified Mr Bukhari as chairman of PTV. Mr Bukhari has a vast experience of doing programmes on television.


During the previous PML-N regime, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf insisted on giving equal coverage to the opposition on PTV and even held a press conference at the Press Information Department.


Interestingly, the PTI manifesto promises to transform PTV on the lines of BBC.

Bukhari hints at ‘blackout’ of opposition on PTV

Says PTV is a state-run organisation and it will only represent the stance of the government.

www.dawn.com

Lawyer of such a stature also confusing "state" with "government". That's the confusion most of us have. Never expected from him. Doesn't he understand that PTV is a state organisation not a party political tool for the sitting government?

Good

 

[Norwegian]

Oh OK, then take the license fee from PTI only.

Haha really? So why don't you Lahoris pay for Orange Train instead of paying for it from entire Punjab budget?

 

[Leviza]

What a shame
Stupid ppl appointments on friendship instead of marit
In last gov IK used to say PTV not kisi kay baap ka

now ppl finding all sort of justifications lol

 

[Jungibaaz]

Great, PTV can continue to fulfil its usual role of state propaganda. But this time perhaps with added zeal, fawning over the dear leader.

 

[AZ1]

Good ptv is government channel and not property of opposition. Better run education lectures that time.

 

[ziaulislam]

Its time PTV world becomes like TRT RT
Its time PTV brings all its content to streaming app
Its time PTV fixes their old cameras and go on line streaming
Its time PTV leaves the 1980s

What a shame
Stupid ppl appointments on friendship instead of marit
In last gov IK used to say PTV not kisi kay baap ka

now ppl finding all sort of justifications lol

So PTV should say convicted can run away
..
This is what we will teach our people become a convicted criminal and lead a party

Sure anu opposition party not believing absurdity should be given time

 

[Morpheus]

Why is opposition crying? They still go other private channels on their payroll. Some channels even self censor, and then scream censorship.

GEO news crying fake censorship

People on Twitter and Facebook are complaining that Nawaz Sharif speech was muted. Specially during the part where he started talking about Asim Bajwa. That is not true one bit. GEO themselves muted it. All other channels were still airing it. Here is the proof GEO: Here are all the other...

defence.pk

 

[waqasmwi]

Oh OK, then take the license fee from PTI only.

And their supporters aka YOUTHIAS

 

[Patriot forever]

Good national tv should not be used for anti state propaganda. Opposition which is commenting on PTV fees should remember we used to pay for GEO news and for the luxuries of what's app journalists from tax money as well during their times