PTV takes Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Nauman Niaz off air
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 October 2021
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Pakistan Television has suspended both Shoaib Akhtar and Dr. Nauman Niaz from their programs. This decision follows a live incident that prompted an investigation.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Television (PTV), in the context of a recent incident during live transmission on PTV Sports, has taken Dr. Nauman Niaz, host of Game On Hai, and former pacer Shoaib Akhtar off the air until an inquiry committee completes its investigation.
"It has been decided that Dr Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar will be taken off air until the inquiry is completed," the official handle of PTV News said.
It further emphasized that neither of the two will participate in any PTV program until all the facts become clear.
However, Akhtar, in his tweet, termed the decision hilarious, stating that: "... I resigned in front of 220 million Pakistanis and billions across the world. Is PTV crazy or what? Who are they to off-air me?"
KEY POINTS:
- PTV took Akhtar and Niaz off air after a live incident.
- An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the situation.
- Both individuals will not participate in any PTV programs until the inquiry is complete.
- Shoaib Akhtar criticized the decision on social media.
- The action reflects PTV's response to the incident during 'Game On Hai'.
