Items Tagged with 'media'

Pakistani TV today: Can we go beyond ratings? thumbnail

Pakistani TV today: Can we go beyond ratings?

Apart from the exaggerated dialogue delivery and fascination with shaadis, Pakistani TV and Bollywood have another thing in common; the fact ...
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BBC taken off air in Pakistan by cable operators

Cable TV Operators throughout Pakistan have blocked BBC World News because of a documentary critical of the country's commitment to fighting ...
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Sink the anchors

Of the few sensible things I have ever done, one consisted of firmly pulling out a jack at the end of ...
Pakistani Sesame Street ‘preaches’ tolerance thumbnail

Pakistani Sesame Street ‘preaches’ tolerance

Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch are nowhere in sight. But there's Elmo. And new creatures too, like Baily, a kindly ...
Too many chefs spoil the broth! thumbnail

Too many chefs spoil the broth!

THE 21st century has brought with it a fourth pillar of state. When the United States was founded, it was based ...
TV channels’ Urdu or mumbo-jumbo? thumbnail

TV channels’ Urdu or mumbo-jumbo?

A GIRL student of mine, a South Korean by nationality, had become much interested in Urdu. She was doing a certificate ...
TV artists concerned over deterioration of drama, use of Hindi content thumbnail

TV artists concerned over deterioration of drama, use of Hindi content

Television artists from across the country on Friday expressed strong concern over the deteriorating state of drama and particularly airing of ...
The tug-of-war between reality shows and sitcoms thumbnail

The tug-of-war between reality shows and sitcoms

In an attempt to explore how trends and preferences towards television shows are changing, The Express Tribune dug out facts and ...
Value TV sold for Rs. 180 million thumbnail

Value TV sold for Rs. 180 million

Value TV, Pakistan’s only property channel has been sold off for Rs 180 million to former Town Nazim of Lahore following ...
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TV Channel suspension worries Christian Leaders

Church leaders have expressed disappointment at the suspension of the older of two Christian television channels in the country. The concerns continue ...

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