ISLAMABAD, May 19: Ashraf Azim has assumed charge as new managing director of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). Soon after assuming the office the new managing director announced to revive the quarterly General Managers Conference of PTV and vowed to use all his capabilities to improve the standard of PTV programmes.

According to a press release issued here, Ashraf Azim addressed the directors of the PTV and asked them to play a vibrant role to improve the performance of their concerned departments.

He expressed his determination to set new tradition in media and said the PTV would provide healthy entertainment to the viewers which would also reflect the country’s civilization.

He also held a meeting with the employees of the PTV and said experienced employees of the organisation were a valuable asset for the PTV. He said his doors would remain open for all employees as it was the duty of all to work collectively for the betterment of the organisation.

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