We hear these days that TV anchors have been bought. I have even heard that college professors too have been paid off to speak for PPP no matter what. I have no source or access to confirm this information however I doubt that it has any element of truth. Buying off anchors for what? Anchors don’t make news or concoct information. Professors’ reputation is their asset. Will they sell their lifetime achievement for a handful of money? I don’t think these two categories of professionals are merchandise for sale?
The allegation is not correct and is highly fabricated. It can be construed as an excuse before elections. It makes no sense otherwise. Let me clarify one point. Professors do not discuss or say anything on political issues in class. Referring to true statistics on economic and social matters does come under review in classes, especially in teaching business and economic subjects but commenting on reasons of poor figures and state of affair by anyone or a political party is desisted. Similarly, anchors do discuss burning issues in the country and the participants do blurt but the anchors do not side with any viewpoint. Revealing facts is part of journalism. Facts are facts. They are not created or fabricated by anchors.
AMJAD H MIRZA
Lahore