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PTV deletes tweet about Cynthia Richie joining them

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 31 August 2021

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PTV deletes tweet about Cynthia Richie joining them
Cynthia Richie joined PTV for its English transmission on PTV World but the announcement was quickly retracted. The deletion of the tweet has sparked curiosity among users.

ISLAMABAD—State broadcaster, Pakistan Television (PTV) announced that renowned American journalist and blogger Cynthia D. Richie had joined them and will be a part of its English transmission on PTV World.

“Writer and filmmaker Cynthia D Richie has joined the Pakistan television Network and will be conducting a programme on PTV-World in the near future. Watch this space for upcoming news!” tweeted by the PTV official handler.

Cynthia also confirmed that she had joined PTV, stating in a tweet that “An honour for me. Looking forward to exciting times ahead!”

The tweet was, however, deleted by PTV shortly, without mentioning any reason. While several internet users congratulated the US journalist on her new job, many people were interested in why the PTV withdrew the announcement.

Key Points

  • Cynthia D. Richie joins PTV World for an upcoming program.
  • PTV deleted the tweet announcing her joining shortly after.
  • User reactions varied from congratulations to questioning the deletion.
  • No official reason provided for the tweet removal.
  • Richie expressed excitement about her new role in a follow-up tweet.

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