Sethi back on air

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 July 2013

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.
Summary

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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Najam Sethi

GEO TV

Aapas KI Baat

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Pakistan

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