PTI’s core committee has barred party leaders from taking part in political talk shows hosted by five news anchors belonging to four different media channels in the country.

According to a circular issued by PTI’s central media department, party leaders have been instructed to boycott the following anchors and shows:

  1. Kamran Shahid, Dunya News (Off The Front)

  2. Adil Shahzeb, Dawn News (Live with Adil Shahzeb)

  3. Muneeb Farooq, Samaa TV (Mera Sawaal with Muneeb Farooq)

  4. Shahzab Khanzada, Geo News (Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath)

  5. Saleem Safi, Geo News (Jirga)

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