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We are planning Urdu TV channel: Director BBC World Service

TV Explore on June 2, 2010
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The BBC is hoping to launch a television news service in Pakistan in order to provide an alternative to what the corporation’s director of Global News yesterday described as the “sensationalist” and “biased” reports of some existing broadcasters in the politically-volatile South Asian state.

Peter Horrocks, who is also the director of the BBC World Service, said the provision of a BBC Urdu television service would build on the popularity of the corporation’s Arabic and Persian television networks and would offer a valued source of independent journalism to the people of Pakistan. The plan follows growing interest from Pakistani internet users in the video footage embedded in the BBC Urdu website.

“In Pakistan TV news is expanding very fast but with very sensationalist and in some cases quite politically biased news channels, and the BBC ideally would be providing an important alternative source of news in such a politically important part of the world,” Mr Horrocks told The Independent.

He described Pakistan as one of a series of “key places” where the BBC would like to expand its operations, noting that “our [Urdu] radio service is still very strong, and our online service is the most popular online news service in Pakistan”.

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  1. Shakeel Ahmed on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 3:28 am 

    Sir /Madem ,

    I want to join your team as reporter .

  2. Azhar on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 11:37 am 

    I like to join

  3. Tayyab khan on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 4:11 am 

    it,s good very nice.wellcome BBC urdu channel.its need too much…pakistani needs impartial journalism… and i wana join the team.

  4. Tayyab khan on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 4:19 am 

    pakisatani media kay tamam thaikydar paetian bny hovay haian…. hamian ghair ganabdar media ki zrorat hay…..

  5. siddiqi on Thu, 24th Jun 2010 1:04 am 

    i like to join bbc urdu tv

  6. Basit Ahmed on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 4:52 am 

    i would like to be a part of your channel.

    regards

  7. Basit Ahmed on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 4:59 am 

    Respected Sir/Madam ,

    I would like to be a part of your channel as soon as possible.

    Regards,

    Basit Ahmed

  8. zafar qal on Sun, 4th Jul 2010 6:01 am 

    I like BBC Urdu channel in Pakistan.So,onot be late for this honourable work.

  9. Adnan shahid on Sat, 10th Jul 2010 4:22 pm 

    Respected Sir / Madam

    I want your team member as a Head Of Archive.

  10. adnan rasheed on Wed, 21st Jul 2010 5:40 pm 

    its a very good iniciative that BBc is launching Urdu Channel,
    i am a regular Visitor of BBC Urdu website and the video clips are very real.
    what we want to have is truth, but not the marketing agenda,
    i hate pak news channel those are busy in making footage of negative side but not a possitive one,
    there must be a real picture.

  11. Yusuf on Fri, 23rd Jul 2010 9:31 pm 

    The words “sensationalist” and “biased” also apply to BBC. They just want to capitalize on the anti-Islamic elements in the Pakistani society and hire fifth columnists to promote their propaganda in the country.

  12. qaisar on Sat, 24th Jul 2010 2:02 am 

    i wanna become the member of bbc urdu team in pakistan

    i am energetic, experienced and have a stemna to do hard work.i am already a member of private television network in pakistan.

    qaisar hussain

  13. shaheen on Thu, 5th Aug 2010 1:11 pm 

    great , i would like to become a part of your team member.

  14. sami on Fri, 6th Aug 2010 4:53 am 

    i am a director.directed many documentries worked with UNO n many channels.having 12 yearx of experiance i love to work with u….hope u conntect me

  15. Acrado on Sat, 14th Aug 2010 4:33 pm 

    Hi,
    i think its going to be a great iniciatve, we can build up a link between differnt communities. We can change the world and change the way people misunderstands certain things due to language bariear..i want to be a part of BBC Urdu.

  16. jt_302 on Thu, 19th Aug 2010 2:50 am 

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  17. Raza Iqbal on Tue, 24th Aug 2010 1:50 pm 

    A great news from BBC, Welcome
    Pakistani society need today possitive one,
    because most pakistani tv channel are busy negative side they believe making mony, promote propaganda in the country
    i am a old member of BBC Urdu last 27 years
    i have experience in Tele Communication and want to be a part of BBC Urdu teem

  18. ejaz naqvi on Thu, 26th Aug 2010 8:06 pm 

    no doubt BBC is the authority and the most authenticated name in the news making. We are already getting knowledge and fruitful stuff frim BBC RADIO AND BBC URDU.COM. NOW A COMPLETE TV CHANNEL WILL BE BLESSINGS FOR US.
    U are alwayes be welcomed just because of your unbiosed stories and we hope you will maintain and rertain your quality.
    well wisher
    Ejaz Naqvi
    Nowshera Virkan GUjranwala
    Pakistan

  19. halima on Fri, 17th Sep 2010 3:12 pm 

    heloo
    its good to hear that BBC news is starting an Urdu channel in Pakistan. kindly tell me how can i apply here for a job?

  20. halima on Fri, 17th Sep 2010 8:08 pm 

    heloo
    its good to hear that BBC is launching urdu channel. kindly tell me how can i apply for a job?

  21. Fazal Naeem on Sun, 19th Sep 2010 5:20 pm 

    This is great news and this is what the oppressed nations in pakistan are looking for.I will definitely create a history in third world and might be an end to yellow journalism in pakistan.I know about the politcs of pakistan and the media in pakistan is biassed and promoting their own propaganda instead of profesinalism.I offer my servicess for BBC and it will be an honor for me to do something which is really historical.wish you best wishes.

  22. Abdul Quddous Raja on Sat, 2nd Oct 2010 7:19 pm 

    Welcome in Pakistan,
    My dear "BBC Urdu chanel" welcome we are listning from our elders the history of BBC now its like a fresh air for the "Great Nation Of Pakistan" hopefully always stand "Shana-Beshana" with truth.
    I feel lucky if you chose me as a team member.

    Abdul Quddous Raja
    P/O: Sarsal THE : Kharian Disst : Gujrat

  23. imtiyazkhan on Sat, 6th Nov 2010 6:10 pm 

    میں بی بی سی اردو وسروس کامستقل قاری وسامع ہوں۔ٹی وی چینل میرے لئے خوشی کی بات ہے اور میں بی بی سی اردو ٹی وی کیلئے کام کرنا اپنے لئے باعث افتخار سمجھوں گا۔شکریہ
    امتیاز خان
    سری نگر ،بھارتی زیرانتظام کشمیر

  24. noreen on Sun, 14th Nov 2010 9:14 pm 

    assalam o elekum
    i want to work in BBC urdu service please tell me how can apply there i am free lance journalist and i am doing M Phil in Mass Communication ,MA Mass Communication,
    I will highly appreciate if you will give me an opportunity to discuss my qualifications and skills in an interview. my email id is noreen_0300@ymail.com

  25. Muhammmad Jamil khan on Wed, 12th Jan 2011 6:28 pm 

    A good news from BBC, wel come Pakistani society. I am Jamil Executive Ten Sports
    TV channel distribution and sale last years in pakistan viewing the Punjab and north
    Rigion. Good relation of the all cable operators. I have big data and telephone numbers. This my wish I join the BBC channel thanks all BBC team

  26. waqas ahmed viki on Sat, 5th Feb 2011 10:17 pm 

    its very good news for yhe paki journalisys and community

  27. Bilal Naseer on Wed, 23rd Mar 2011 2:39 pm 

    Hello,
    I am working as a Sub Editor, and also an experience of Reporter.
    I want to apply in BBC Urdu. so what is the procedure??
    Bilal Naseer Khanzada
    0333-3807407

  28. Akram Zaheer on Thu, 7th Apr 2011 11:26 pm 

    I,m regular reader of bbc urdu webnews. It is a good news for those Pakistanis who believe on truth and want to know reality.

    Welwisher
    Muhammad Akram Zaheer
    Green Town
    Arif Wala

  29. Muhammad waseem on Wed, 13th Apr 2011 3:15 pm 

    How can apply for a job?

  30. Wali Khan Shinwari on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 5:50 pm 

    It will be a valuable and precious gift for the peaple of pakistan f BBC launches urdu News Channel in pakistan becauce it is cleared ant there is no doubt that BBC is one of the Esteemed News organization. BBC broadcasts authentical and reliable news. we hope we will get BBC URDU News TV gift very soon.

  31. nasima khan on Sun, 26th Jun 2011 7:28 pm 

    salam,
    i want to work in BBC urdu service please tell me how can apply there, so what is the procedure.
    I am a female journalist working as a Sub Editor, news caster/ anchor and also an experience of Reporter.
    Thanks
    Nasima Khan
    email, nasima_khan2010@yahoo.com

  32. Waqar Ahmed Tahir on Tue, 19th Jul 2011 1:42 pm 

    Respected Sir,

    I like to apply for any suitable post in your reputed media company that matches with my education & experience.

    Waqar Ahmed Tahir

    Address: A-220, Olympic Tower, Gulshan e Iqbal: Block 11, Karachi

    Telephone number: 0333-3390831

    Email id: waqar.ahmed.tahir@gmail.com

    Career Goal:

    To work with a renowned television channel that is highly recognized by the audience and to advance my career as ‘Associate Producer’.

    Educational Qualifications:

    • Master’s Degree in Mass Communication with 1st Division

    -Federal Urdu University, 2005

    • Bachelors of Commerce with 2nd Division

    -Karachi University, 2001

    • Matric in Science with 1st Division

    -St. Jude’s High School, 1996

    Work Summary:

    • I worked for Hum T.V almost 3 years as ‘Associate Producer’.

    • I worked for International Film (MOR SAHIB’S WISH) with German Team (Thalamus Film) as ‘Production Assistant’ with Director, Till Passow.

    • I have done Internship in Programming Dept. from ‘PTV’ & Hum TV.

    • I worked for New Talent Vision for 6 Months as Production Assistant.

    Experience:

    During this time period, I was associated with different projects like Documentaries, Talk Shows, Game Shows, Kid’s Programme, Theatre Competition programme, Music programme, Gardening Programme, Flower Shows, Live & Magazine shows.

    I Produced / Compiled many episodes of 2 weekly Programmes ‘PAKISTANI (Social Round-up) & WHAT’S UP (Showbiz News) independently with the script.

    Major Tasks during my Media Profession:

    * Planning / Scheduling * Line-up * Coordination * Recordings * Research * * Scripting * Public Dealing * Editing * Advertising * Client Care * * Coverage of Social Events *

    Hope for your kind consideration.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Waqar Ahmed Tahir

  33. S.M.Aamir on Sat, 13th Aug 2011 5:38 am 

    Hi!

    This is S.M.Aamir I have done my master in M.A Mass Com in 2005 with 2nd division
    I am creative mind person and I have lot of ideas to differentiate other which create your target attention and you will be definitely capture your target audience. I have also working experience. It is honor to work to your renowned News Channel.

    Thanks

    Regards

    A@m!r

    Amir485@gmail.com
    aamirsayhi@gmail.com

    My Skype ID: aamirsayhi




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