Veteran Broadcaster Ishrat Fatima Returns to PTV as Mentor

News Desk 

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television (PTV) as a mentor for emerging newscasters and broadcasters.

The announcement was made at Fatima’s residence in Islamabad, where the minister was joined by Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil, Media Coordinator to the Prime Minister Badar Shahbaz, and Principal Information Officer Mobashir Hassan.

Tarar expressed gratitude to Fatima for accepting the role, noting that her expertise would be “invaluable in training newcomers in news reading and broadcasting under various circumstances.”

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“She is a seasoned newscaster with an illustrious career,” he said. “Every Pakistani identified her voice. She brings over four and a half decades of experience and service to the nation.”

Highlighting her professional integrity and non-political career, the minister said her return would strengthen PTV and promote the Urdu language. He added that a “surprise” is planned upon her formal return.

Speaking to the media, Fatima described news reading as her lifelong passion and thanked the minister for entrusting her with the responsibility. She said she looks forward to training the younger generation and contributing to the development of the institution, urging the government to continue supporting capable individuals across all fields.