Najam Sethi on 24 News from mid-March

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 March 2019

Political analyst Najam Sethi is set to launch his show on 24 News by mid-March. He expressed hopes for an uncensored environment during his upcoming program.
Summary

ISLAMABAD – Najam Sethi is set to start his show on 24 News Television by mid-March.

He announced this on Twitter on Monday and hoped he would not be censored or harassed.

Sethi, a political analyst and the chief editor of The Friday Times had joined AAP Media Network in September last year. However, he quit last month after a five-month stint.

I am hoping to start my show on Ch 24 by mid March. Mon-Thu. Hope I will not be harassed or censored. https://t.co/FXvDxRKSbm
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) March 4, 2019

Columnist and author Nadeem Farooq Paracha praised Sethi for his predictions. “…he was famous (and to some infamous) for making stunningly accurate predictions in local and international politics. It’s sad he was gradually pushed out from the mini-screen. It was the wrong move. He needs to be back on TV, now more than ever,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, 24 News also tweeted to announce “Sethi sb and chirya have joined 24 News HD! They will be on our television screens in the coming days.”

Sethi sb and chirya have joined 24 News HD! They will be on our television screens in the coming days
— 24 News HD (@24NewsHD) March 4, 2019

Key Points

Najam Sethi to start a show on 24 News by mid-March.
He expressed concerns about censorship and harassment.
Sethi is known for his accurate political predictions.
He previously worked with AAP Media Network for five months.
24 News confirmed his and chirya's upcoming programs.

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Political Analysis

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