ISLAMABAD: In a bid to rid the state broadcaster of political interference, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday decided to grant financial and administrative independence to Pakistan Television (PTV). All decisions in the state-run television will now be taken by the PTV board and the ministry would not be even allowed to review those decisions. PTV would also independently manage its financial and administrative matters. The premier further said that the Information Ministry would only provide PTV with policy and editorial guidelines. The board of directors of PTV and Shalimar Broadcasting Company would also be merged, he added.

Source: Pakistan Today October 28, 2019 15:11 UTC