Media house backing Sethi, alleges coach

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 July 2013

Najam Sethi, the caretaker chairman of PCB, faces allegations from Major (Retd) Ahmed Suddle regarding his ties to a media house. Suddle claims Sethi's actions prioritize personal interests over the organization's integrity.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: A former army coach has alleged that Najam Sethi, the caretaker chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), wants to serve the interests of a media house he is associated with.

The Express Tribune, quoted Major (Retd) Ahmed Nadeem Suddle as saying that Sethi only wanted power to appoint his favorites and sell media rights as he was supported by and affiliated with a media group.

Although the paper did not name the media outlet, it is obvious Suddle is referring to Geo TV where Sethi appears as a senior analyst in the program Aapas Ki Baat.

Suddle, who had moved court against Sethi, was speaking in the program Takrar on Express News Television. He said that media rights should be taken care of by a permanent PCB chairman. Sethi was appointed as the acting chairman in June.

KEY POINTS:

• Major Ahmed Nadeem Suddle accuses Najam Sethi of favoring a media house.
• Sethi's connection to Geo TV raises concerns about impartiality.
• Suddle emphasizes the need for a permanent PCB chairman for media rights management.
• Sethi has been serving as the acting PCB chairman since June.
• The allegations come amid Suddle's legal action against Sethi.