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Sethi back on air

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 5 July 2013

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Sethi back on air
Senior journalist Najam Sethi returned to air on Geo TV, hosting Aapas Ki Baat. He discussed his time as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab and various political issues.

ISLAMABAD: After a stint away from the television screen, senior journalist and analyst Najam Sethi was back on air on Geo TV Friday. His popular program Aapas Ki Baat was aired at 8.05 pm with Muneeb Farooq as the program host. On the show Sethi spoke mainly of his experiences as the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab,a charge he assumed in the run-up to the May 11 elections. He also talked about the civil-military imbalance and drones. Last month Sethi was named the interim chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

KEY POINTS:

  • Najam Sethi back on air after a break
  • Hosts Aapas Ki Baat on Geo TV
  • Discussed civil-military relations and drones
  • Served as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab
  • Recently appointed interim chairman of PCB

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