ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has announced that veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima is returning to Pakistan Television (PTV) as a mentor for young newscasters and broadcasters.
The announcement was made during a media interaction at Ishrat Fatima’s residence in Islamabad, where the minister was present with her. The move comes after her retirement from Radio Pakistan, where she served for 45 years.
Attaullah Tarar thanked Ishrat Fatima for accepting his request to join PTV again. He said her long experience would help train new talent in news reading and broadcasting, especially in different and challenging situations.
The minister said Ishrat Fatima is a highly respected and experienced newscaster whose voice is recognised across Pakistan. He added that she brings more than four decades of service to the country.
Tarar said that after her retirement, he personally requested her to join PTV to train the next generation and promote the Urdu language.
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He said her return would encourage others and help strengthen PTV as an institution. He also praised her professional career, saying she always maintained integrity and stayed away from political affiliations.
آج مجھے آپا عشرت فاطمہ کے گھر حاضر ہونے کا شرف حاصل ہوا۔ اس موقع پر میں نے ان سے پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن میں نئی نسل کے نیوز کاسٹرز کے تلفظ اور ان کی تربیت میں اپنا کردار ادا کرنے کی گزارش کی، جس پر انہوں نے فراخ دلی سے آمادگی کا اظہار فرمایا۔ میں تہہ دل سے آپا کا مشکور ہوں۔ میں نے ان… pic.twitter.com/daF5a3Pgvk
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) January 15, 2026
The minister said PTV is ready to welcome her back and hinted at a special surprise on her formal return.
Speaking to the media, Ishrat Fatima said news reading has always been her passion. She thanked the minister for trusting her with this responsibility.
She said she looks forward to teaching young broadcasters and working for the improvement of the institution. She also urged the government to continue supporting capable and talented people in all fields.
