Ishrat Fatima Returns to PTV as Mentor for Emerging Broadcasters
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television (PTV), where she will serve as a mentor for aspiring newscasters and broadcasters.
The announcement was made during a media interaction at Ishrat Fatima’s residence in Islamabad. The minister was accompanied by Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil, Media Coordinator to the Prime Minister Badar Shahbaz, and Principal Information Officer Mobashir Hassan.
Expressing his appreciation, the minister thanked Ishrat Fatima for accepting his request to rejoin PTV in an expert mentoring role. He said her vast experience would play a key role in training newcomers in the art of news reading and broadcasting under diverse circumstances.
“She is a seasoned newscaster with an illustrious career. Every Pakistani recognizes her voice, as she brings more than four and a half decades of service to the nation,” he remarked.
The minister said that following her retirement from Radio Pakistan, he personally invited her to join PTV to help train the next generation of broadcasters and promote the Urdu language. He added that her return would further strengthen PTV as an institution, noting that she maintained professional integrity throughout her career without any political affiliation.
He also hinted at a special welcome being planned for her formal return to Pakistan Television.
Speaking on the occasion, Ishrat Fatima described news reading as her lifelong passion and thanked the minister for entrusting her with this responsibility. She said she looked forward to guiding young broadcasters and contributing to the betterment of the institution. She also emphasized the importance of encouraging capable individuals across all fields.
