Neo News presenter in embarrassing blunder

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 12 March 2020

A Neo News presenter mistakenly used the word 'ejaculation' instead of 'ejection' while discussing a recent F16 crash. The gaffe prompted widespread criticism on social media.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Ayesha Ehtesham, a Neo News TV presenter, committed an embarrassing on-air blunder using the word ‘ejaculation’ instead of ‘ejection’ while referring to the Pakistan Airforce (PAF) pilot whose F16 crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Air Marshal (Retd) Shahid Latif was the guest on her show aired on Wednesday evening.

In a video clip shared widely on social media, the presenter says: “Using his discretionary power he did not ejaculate; the time he could have spent ejaculating, he steered the plane towards an unpopulated area.”

Wing Commander Nauman Ashraf embraced martyrdom in the crash.

Ejaculate, ejaculation .... OR Eject, ejection.... Such a low level... Why use English if you don't know the difference. Could have used the word.... Jump instead ejaculation. Low standards of #journalism in #Pakistan#planecrash#PAF#F16Crash@NeoTv_Network@JournalismPkhttps://t.co/SXd2y68IaV

— Faiz Paracha (@fezi22) March 12, 2020

KEY POINTS:

• Presenter Ayesha Ehtesham made an on-air blunder.
• Incorrectly used 'ejaculation' instead of 'ejection'.
• The incident involved a PAF pilot's F16 crash.
• The criticism highlights concerns about journalism standards in Pakistan.
• The error was widely shared on social media.