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Three political leaders to feature as hosts, analysts in new BOL show

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 25 February 2017

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Three political leaders to feature as hosts, analysts in new BOL show
BOL News introduces 'Ab Pata Chala', a talk show featuring leaders from three major political parties. The show airs weekdays at 8:00pm.

ISLAMABAD – Introducing a unique concept, BOL News is starting a new talk show featuring leaders of three leading political parties from Monday.

The program named Ab Pata Chala has ruling PML-N’s Sheikh Waqas Akram, Shafqat Mahmood of PTI and PPP’s Qamar Zaman Qaira as hosts and analysts.

There will be no guests on the show, just the three of them discussing politics.

The program will be aired daily Monday through Friday at 8:00pm, the primetime slot previously allocated to analyst Dr. Shahid Masood.

Dr. Masood left the channel earlier this month without informing the management to rejoin NewsOne.

Key Points

  • New talk show 'Ab Pata Chala' starts on BOL News.
  • Hosts include Sheikh Waqas Akram, Shafqat Mahmood, and Qamar Zaman Qaira.
  • The show will feature discussions without guest appearances.
  • Airing Monday to Friday at 8:00pm, replacing Dr. Shahid Masood's slot.
  • Focuses on current political issues and analysis.

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