Tag: PTV
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Juggun Kazim opens up about her abusive first marriage
The bubbly and happy-go-lucky Juggun Kazim may look perfect on TV, but she has faced some very tough times. She shared details of physical abuse during her first marriage, revealing how she was mistreated and why she kept it hidden for years. Juggun Kazim said during a recent appears on FHM podcast, “I was physically…
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‘I rejected Bollywood offers, including ones from Raj Kapoor’: Sajid Hasan
Actor Sajid Hasan, well-known for his candid opinions and versatile roles since his PTV days, recently revealed in an interview with VOA Urdu that he had been receiving Bollywood offers for quite some time. “I was offered films by Raj Kapoor himself when I first started my career in dramas through Hasina Moin’s plays. But…
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PTV hasn’t made a good quality drama in 20 years: Yasir Hussain
Veteran actor Aurangzeb Laghari, who received the Pride of Performance award for contributing to Pakistan’s entertainment industry, revealed in a recent interview that he had to change careers because of the severe lack of acting opportunities. Multiple news outlets reported that Laghari has opened a furniture showroom in Lahore. In response to this news, Actor…
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PTV legend Rashid Dar passes away
Renowned Pakistani TV producer Rashid Dar has sadly passed away on 15 march 2024 . Known for his iconic dramas like ‘Sona Chandi’, ‘Andhera Ujala’ and ‘Man Chalay Ka Sauda’Dar’s contributions to the industry were immense. He battled cancer and passed away in Lahore at the age of 84. His funeral prayers were held near…
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More than 120 million people will vote on February 8, says Murtaza Solangi
The Caretaker Information Minister, Murtaza Solangi, said on Monday that over 120 million people will vote on February 8, as the general elections are scheduled on the same date. According to PTV, he passed the remarks while addressing a ceremony. Murtaza Solangi also said that the caretaker government helped the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)…
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PTV News ne Faiz Ahmad Faiz ko Ahmad Faraz bana dia
On the 39th death anniversary of renowned poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz, another poet Ahmad Faraz’s picture was aired on PTV (Pakistan Television Corporation) News. Multimedia Journalist Farhan Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) and stated, “This was@PTVNewsOfficial ‘ bulletin at 9 o’clock last night. On 39th death anniversary of renowned poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, another…
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Journalist removed from PTV panel after questioning PM Shehbaz
President of Lahore Press Club, Azam Chaudhry, was dismissed by state-run PTV after questioning Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the “diminishing space for freedom of speech” and the increased restrictions over media in Pakistan during a press conference in the provincial capital. Chaudhry posed a two-part question to the prime minister, addressing both widespread media…
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‘3 billion allocated to finance films, health insurance for artists’: Marriyum Aurangzeb
The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb, announced in a tweet two days ago that for the first time ever, the federal government has allocated at least Rs3 billion for the Film Finance Fund while Rs1 billion will be used to provide health insurance for artists. The minister highlighted the necessity of the…
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Fawad or Marriyum: Whose idea was PTV Flix anyway?
Federal Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday announced the launch of the online platform PTV Flix, which will allow users to access thousands of movies, television shows and documentaries online. In a tweet, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician revealed that the was an initiative quite close to her heart, as countless iconic shows…
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PTI books special trains to accommodate people from Lahore, Karachi to reach Islamabad
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is holding a jalsa at the Parade Ground tomorrow (Sunday) in Islamabad. The party leadership is expecting a huge crowd in the power show. To accommodate the people travelling from Lahore and Karachi, the ruling party has booked special trains in advance. A train will leave from Karachi today and will reach Lahore…