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Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 23 November 2020

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Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board
Naeem Bokhari has been appointed as the chairperson of Pakistan Television Corporation for three years. He also takes on the role of an independent director of the PTVC board, as per the official notification.

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

KEY POINTS:

  • Naeem Bokhari appointed chairperson of PTV board for three years.
  • Also serves as an independent director of the PTVC board.
  • Appointment made by the federal government via the Ministry of Information.
  • Bokhari is a lawyer and TV personality known for hosting Khabarnak.
  • The chairperson's term lasts three years unless resigns earlier.

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