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PTV official barred from entering office for allegedly harassing female anchors

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 10 December 2016

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PTV official barred from entering office for allegedly harassing female anchors
A senior official at Pakistan Television has been barred from the office due to alleged sexual harassment of female anchors. This incident follows previous complaints of misconduct within the organization.

ISLAMABAD – A senior Pakistan Television (PTV) official has been barred from entering the office premises, reportedly because of his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment case.

According to an office order dated December 9, the official who is the director current affairs, “will not enter in the premises of PTV HQrs Office/PTV News, Islamabad. He may remain available at his residence for any call of duty.”

The office order however does not say why he was being barred. Insiders however tell JournalismPakistan.com the director news is accused of harassing two female anchors.

It is the second case of harassment in the state-run organization after another director was fined Rs250000 in October by the ombudsperson and censured. A complaint was filed by six female anchors at the station against him.

Key Points

  • Official is director of current affairs at PTV
  • Barred from PTV HQrs Office effective December 9
  • Accused of harassing two female anchors
  • Second case of harassment reported at PTV
  • Six female anchors filed a complaint against the official

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