EU states move to boost independent journalism visibility India Supreme Court calls for an independent social media regulator Turkey court acquits four journalists after Istanbul protest coverage Sohrab Barkat’s airport arrest defies court directive GIJN opens submissions for 2026 Sigma Awards in data journalism Najam Sethi to debut new show on Dunya News Former editor urges China's media restraint amid Japan diplomatic row UN alarm over India's media crackdown after Pahalgam attack Australian teens seek High Court block on under-16 social media ban Shalimar Recording Company to terminate all staff EU states move to boost independent journalism visibility India Supreme Court calls for an independent social media regulator Turkey court acquits four journalists after Istanbul protest coverage Sohrab Barkat’s airport arrest defies court directive GIJN opens submissions for 2026 Sigma Awards in data journalism Najam Sethi to debut new show on Dunya News Former editor urges China's media restraint amid Japan diplomatic row UN alarm over India's media crackdown after Pahalgam attack Australian teens seek High Court block on under-16 social media ban Shalimar Recording Company to terminate all staff
Logo
Janu
Recording Pakistan's Media History

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published 5 years ago

Join our WhatsApp channel

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

ISLAMABAD- The federal government has appointed Naeem Bokhari as the chairperson of Pakistan Television for three years.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, he has also been appointed as an independent director of the PTVC board.

“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2017, the Federal Government is pleased to appoint Shahzada Naeem Bokhari as Independent Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Board,” says the notification.

It adds further: “The Federal Government has also approved nomination of Shahzada Naeem Bokhari as Chairman, PTVC Board in line with the Pakistan Television Corporation’s Memorandum and Article of Association (Article 95/95 A).”

The notification said that the chairperson unless he resigns earlier, will hold office for three years.

Bokhari is a lawyer and a television personality who has hosted the program Khabarnak on Geo News and a few other shows, including Apne Andaaz Se.

Photo: Twitter (@NaeemBokhari)

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

Dive Deeper

Najam Sethi to debut new show on Dunya News

Najam Sethi to debut new show on Dunya News

 November 26, 2025: Najam Sethi will host a new prime-time show on Dunya News following his departure from Samaa TV, signaling a key move in Pakistan’s competitive media landscape.

Shalimar Recording Company to terminate all staff

Shalimar Recording Company to terminate all staff

 November 26, 2025: Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company (SRBC) will cease operations and terminate all personnel by Nov 30, 2025, as ordered under court-supervised liquidation, affecting hundreds of employees.

Newsroom
EU states move to boost independent journalism visibility

EU states move to boost independent journalism visibility

 November 28, 2025 EU states back stronger rules to increase online visibility for independent journalism, aiming to protect media pluralism and safeguard access to reliable information across digital platforms.


India Supreme Court calls for an independent social media regulator

India Supreme Court calls for an independent social media regulator

 November 28, 2025 India’s Supreme Court urges the creation of an independent regulator and pre-screening rules for social media content, signaling major shifts in digital media oversight and compliance.


Turkey court acquits four journalists after Istanbul protest coverage

Turkey court acquits four journalists after Istanbul protest coverage

 November 28, 2025 A Turkish court has acquitted four journalists arrested during Istanbul’s 2025 protests, a rare legal win for press freedom but a warning about chronic risks for reporters covering demonstrations.


AI videos reshape political communication worldwide

AI videos reshape political communication worldwide

 November 27, 2025 AI-generated videos are rapidly transforming political communication, raising concerns over misinformation, verification challenges, and evolving regulatory responses across major digital platforms.


GIJN opens submissions for 2026 Sigma Awards in data journalism

GIJN opens submissions for 2026 Sigma Awards in data journalism

 November 26, 2025 GIJN has opened submissions for the 2026 Sigma Awards, inviting journalists worldwide to submit their best data journalism projects published in 2025.


Popular Stories