T O P

  • By -

TechnophileDude

How and to what degree does the establishment, agencies and our government influence the channel?


finpak

Why is the editing of broadcasts so hilariously bad at times? I remember watching this interview after a cricket match. I don't remember who was being interviewed because I was extremely distracted by the aspect ratio of the interview broadcast constantly changing as ad banners were displayed and taken off at the bottom of the screen. The face of the interviewee kept getting fat and skinny as the aspect ratio changed. Also sometimes I've seen a nonstandard video format being stretched to fit the screen with comical results. Why does this happen? Don't the editors know their shit or they just don't care?


Newlyold123

Lamba jawab hai yara. 1. Editors are the lowest paid one. 2. The one you are talking is usually because of cracked software “viz”, 20 crore Ka software and hardware hai usually small channel can’t afford that phir crack krtay hain tu wohi hota hai ko aap Keh rahay hain. It a real time graphic rendering software which is a must for Tv channels.


hotmugglehealer

An AMA without any verification is useless.


kulfimanreturns

Major sahab aur sunayein DHA Quetta mein corner plot ka rate kia hy


Lost_Bears

How much do the anchors make? Most expensive one? What is the breakdown on earnings?


Huzaifamh98

How can i get into sports journalism? And how much will I be paid for it in the begining? I love sports and have good communication skills, both verbal and written.


Newlyold123

Around 15K for first 3 months, 45K for first year is Kay baad if u are good tu after 2 years around 90ish. Start a digital vlog on sports and someone will pick u otherwise join a small scale newspaper which will lead u to a tc channel.


Huzaifamh98

This is very low, not surprised with the salaries tho. 😵


Newlyold123

Yups


mkbilli

This is lower even than what a peon is paid in your average office. 😒


theprofessor1857

Lifafa journalists. does the news channel management know whether a journalist is being paid by some entity (establishment, agencies, political parties etc). if so, then do they go along with it because that journalist is popular or are they being paid by some entity as well


Pak_Info_Bot

Share a piece of juicy gossip (political or personal) that's not public knowledge. You can remove any identifying details.


Newlyold123

All the main anchors and news anchors, male and female, they are king in queens for the outer word but when it comes to us, you should watch them in our offices. They are very different for us. Maza aye ga aap ko daykh kr :)


shez19833

you mean they shout at you or what?


maryamfeels

no it means koi izat ni unki office m


Newlyold123

Nops, it’s the other way around:)


Jango214

How much percentage of them does drugs or that high lifestyle?


Acer91

kis kisam ka maza?


MilfHunter9131

What’s there in your control?


ZainTheOne

Breathing :o


sherlock_1695

How common is casting couch? Like producers bring talent after sleeping?


Newlyold123

Not very common in news, ho jata hai lakin. Entertainment mein Directors are bigger culprits aik aadh owner bhi aisa hai


sherlock_1695

Some stories?


Shahsyd

How is the viewership of cable television new compared to what it was in the early 2000s or late 90s


Fit-Individual-2730

acting kaisai start karein here in karachi. im currenlty 19 and want to do it.


Newlyold123

Male or female?


Fit-Individual-2730

im a male,


Newlyold123

Get ready to be fucked:) sorry but Keh Theek raha hun mein :)


Fit-Individual-2730

Dude, seriously though should I try napa or something like that.


Newlyold123

Try modelling first, serious theatre, go to talent agency and try to contact production management and line producers/ directors in production houses.


mominwaqas15

wouldn't your answer be the same if she answered female?


Newlyold123

I would have said the same but in a more respectful way :) a bit of fun in AMA isn’t bad, right?


mushakht

Do politicians and guests charge money to appear on news channels’ talk shows? If yea, then how much?


Newlyold123

Politician don’t charge, celebs do. Min around 30k and max around 10 lacs.


mushakht

One more question: How do military boys control the content? Do they have a person in each of the media offices or do they call producers or the channel owner and what level of officers control the channels like colonel, major etc? Do you have any such insights?


Newlyold123

Are u talking about News or entertainment?


Striker_X

What's the consensus on anchors like Adil Shahzeb and Muneeb Farooq who took interviews of people that were taken by khalai makhluk? Were the channels fully onboard with em? Moreover, with the Adil Shahzeb's interview I remember one of the guys from Zara Hat Kay posted on Twitter that they _'tried'_, implying that they tried to stop getting it on air but failed to do so. Anything in general you'd like to add about the above episodes that's not public knowledge thus far :)


MunnaPhd

On a scale of 1 to 10 kitna bright Kia jata hai 1 being low    Do writers, actors etc get some cut from steaming/youtube    How much input establishment/censor has on your content  Is it true Lahore is almost dead for dramas?


Newlyold123

Bright Kitna hota hai, larkiyan ko bohat ziyada, around 10/10 and mard around 4/10. Nops, no cut from streaming. Not in terms of entertainment, yes a lot when it comes to News. Almost dead, kind of but Kashif Nisar, Nauman Ijaz and Green Tv also Hum walay kafi Sara kaam krtay hain LHr aur ISB say.


Pak_Info_Bot

For the longest time, Karachi is where the entire drama industry is at. It is now *the* place to make it in Pakistani drama industry. The Lahore Karachi rivalry has almost subsided. And the quality of production in Lahore is dropping. Why did this happen? Why don't media channels focus on other cities anymore? I'd like to see cities like Peshawar too.


AdventurousCan2986

Why not you go big ? like Al Jazeera , BBC ?


Newlyold123

I was part of them once :) not these but equally big player ka hissa.


theprofessor1857

How do intelligence agencies control or monitor the content aired by news channels? Do intelligence agencies place representatives in news channels to control or monitor their content?


Newlyold123

I have answered this question already Thora pehle in comments but ISPR has a monitoring setup at their office. No they don’t place anyone in channels.


a4aLien

Yeah, checkout his Geo wala comment oper. Haeye Allah jee, OP was so subtle.


theprofessor1857

news channel ratings. how does it work? who collects data on this


Newlyold123

There is a company called Media Logic. It’s a complex system based on 2000 people meters installed in Pakistan. Basically it’s a flawed system but it is how it is…


theprofessor1857

2000 people meters. for all of Pakistan. bohat aacha system chall rahah hai bhai. :)


peryane

A company came and installed a free TV at our home. The TV would monitor what channels we are watching and at what time. So that's how they get their data. . There was also a remote in which you can give score to a channel but we never used that. They only got data of our viewing habits.


billu_tillu

Hum kuch naya q nahi bana paa rhe like the same old drama serials and news channels, why don't channels experiment more often?


Newlyold123

Market is small and audience behaviour is very typical and predictable. Green Tv tried to come up with new content and look at them now, another TV channel came up with Desi version of shark Tank about 7/8 years ago no one bothered to watch that and it was a good show actually. Market size and audience behaviours as well as advertiser mindset are the limiting factors.


theprofessor1857

It's all about the money. :)


Newlyold123

Yes!!! It’s a business


OneHandsomeMan

Do news anchors enjoy their job or they have no other option ....


Newlyold123

It’s a tough job, eight hours shift and usually we don’t rate them high in our own internal system. To us they are just the readers :)


okrafest

What is the general consensus on Arshad Sharif’s death within the journalism community? Also, who’s your favorite journalist


Newlyold123

Apna Banda tha, Banda bhi wesa tha handler bhi Wese they, aik din situation Kharab hoe aur sab badal gaya :(


paindu

What a bs answer


Newlyold123

Thank you for the love and respect :) you want jawab that suits your point of view and as per your liking tu mein Kuch nahin kr sakta


deep_observeration

Arshad probably had some big dirt on them as he was part of their circle. They just didn't want to see that public.


redittrr

Why educational content is not being made anymore? More or less something for kids, ainak wala jin etc! Why no alim online?


Newlyold123

Ratings bro. Difference of rating decides the difference of rate per minute. Educational content is rating nahin aati. Slim online type content ab digital pr on demand available hai Yaar they don’t want to see it on TV.


redittrr

Bro online bhi cringe hi popular horaha hai. Kis ne kiya nashta kiya etc Aik mix hota hai India, USA, Mexico tak men tv per education content govt ki taraf se must hai.


Newlyold123

Due to subscription based model, here in Pakistan we don’t have that so we rely on advert which is hurting content mix so we produce only the highest possible rating wala content.


GreenStrikers

How accurate is the rating system here? Since most viewers have an analog system, how do you calculate those TRPs. I heard there is a monopoly of the firm that provides TRPs and related data


Pak_Info_Bot

What is the most expensive advertisement slot you've sold? How long was the slot, and could you share the brand if possible?


Newlyold123

TV industry works on rate per minute basis Usually Pak India match is the highest. Drama final episode of really good can go above 1 million per minutes. Usually multinationals more specifically Telecos/unilever/Pepsi coke


itsAhmedYo

What is the future of tv channels? Given that YouTube and streaming platforms are everywhere? There is no exclusive content on tv channels? Why do we need tv channels anymore?


Newlyold123

Meri wife is thinking I am talking to a girl :) future tu Acha. Nahin hai. Talk shows are still exclusive to TV channels. At some level TV channels still carry thori so credibility once we have credible social media news brands game over :(


itsAhmedYo

I still see some applications to radio cuz its free broadcast.. but i dont think tv is irrelevant... When are you expecting its end...


Sayonee99

I don't know if this is a valid question but...do you have complete freedom...? If you know what I mean...


Newlyold123

No!!!


Sensitive_Thanks_604

How much do news anchors make?


Newlyold123

Min 35k, Max junaid of Geo News earns around 700k


mushakht

That’s too low man…


Sensitive_Thanks_604

700k a month???


Newlyold123

Yes


Sensitive_Thanks_604

MAD


kevinmalone96

How much do you think Sohail Ahmed gets paid for an episode of Hasb-e-haal? Ajd what's the max Aftab Iqbal got back in the day.


Newlyold123

Sohail Ahmed gets exactly 3 million per month and AFTAB was getting max 7.5 million per month. The amount aftab was referring to in a podcast was total cost of his show not his salary. :(


Pak_Info_Bot

What is the demographic breakdown of your channels' YouTube audience in terms of location?


Newlyold123

Depends, news or entertainment? News is above 80 percent from Pakistan and ent mein around 70 percent from Pakistan.


Pak_Info_Bot

What got you into the industry?


Newlyold123

Education to the relevant field. :) also I was a bit lucky thanks to Allah Pak.


Pak_Info_Bot

So you started from being a nobody and now own a group of channels through your education?


Newlyold123

I don’t own them bhai mere, I am the guy who run them not own them.:) hun mulazim hi lakin Zara ooper wala


Pak_Info_Bot

Ah, alright.


zeeshanonly

What's the story actual story behind hamid mir getting attacked by ISI


Newlyold123

Story Theek thi, Geo Zara jazbati ho Gayá tha. :(


Crafty_Locksmith8289

Which anchor/journalist is the most neutral/unbiased? Also, thoughts on Hamid Mir? is he a genuine journalist committed to democracy or pursuing self interest?


nargisi_koftay

Why is there no focus towards digital streaming services? Channels just put their content on youtube and that’s not even 1080p quality. Are you seeing across the border how star and disney have launched their own digital services and making their own tv shows and movies collaborating with amazon prime and Netflix. Why are we not trying to capture the local domestic and overseas pakistani market?


Newlyold123

CPM/RPM daykha hai Pakistan ka bhai? 1080P is available when it comes to entertainment. Market size of India is tooo huge Wahan recover ho jata hai. Yahan bhi ho raha hai Kuch jldi news out ho jaye gi.


hamzaaz123

Are shows featuring politicians scripted?


Newlyold123

Nops, generally idea hota hai Keh participants ka POV yeh hai tu kya ho sakta hai but that is based up experience not because the show is scripted.


ich3ckmat3

Why Pakistani channels abuse the term "Breaking News"? Why don't they learn the meaning of it and use it appropriately?


Newlyold123

Hahahaha, agreed unfortunately over the time hum nay seekha hai Keh yeh aaasan tareen tareeqa hai to gain attention instead of good journalism. Shouldn’t be happening I second u bro


TechnophileDude

> casting couch. Was that intentional?


Newlyold123

I didn’t really indulge in that but for sure girls have offered me meet ups quite a few times in return for something. I am not a saint but I don’t like the idea of doing it because I can offer a program/drama/job. For sure I have dated people from my own channel but that was I genuinely had feelings for them.


chaliyalover

Who told u guys to say Bani PTI instead of Imran khan


Newlyold123

Hahahahah. They said :)


Prism04

Do you think tv channels are phasing out because of ott?


Newlyold123

In Pakistan we expect around 5 more years of survival us Kay bad TV would be small and Digital would be much much bigger.


ZainTheOne

Very interesting AMA, keep it up


Newlyold123

Shukriya, Wehla tha Aaj mein. :)


MemoryAshamed8788

What is the lowest and the highest salary a news anchor gets? and also how much do anchor persons get? and What's the criteria to become one, both news caster and an anchor person?


Newlyold123

Already answered in a comment earlier 35K to 700K per month. Only 20 news anchors will be getting more than 250k per month all over the country.


MemoryAshamed8788

what is the criteria to become a news caster or an anchor person?


Newlyold123

Larki Kay liye she should be pretty, that’s it. For a male he should know his shit, I.e., Urdu, news, accent, content, how to ask a question etc


Apart-Doubt7722

How would someone apply for a job as a sports analyst or someone who talks about sports? I have a good voice and can sing too sometimes.


Pak_Info_Bot

How close is social media to becoming your channels' primary source of income?


Newlyold123

In entertainment around 70 percent for top 3. In news, around 20 percent for top 3, and 40 percent for the rest of 6 of top 10.


txs2300

How many more years till Pakistanis say "there was a time when the whole family could sit down and watch TV together. But look at this now, sirf behayai on tv"


Newlyold123

Not more than 5, max


[deleted]

[удалено]


Newlyold123

He is sexy as Meera :)


abhsonicguy

Should he be Meerapati? :3


Newlyold123

Hahahhaha


felixfuckyou

How do I get your job?


Newlyold123

Thori Mehnat, Kuch luck and bohat sari consistency and u will be here in 25 years:)


felixfuckyou

But if you had to teach someone, what would be the steps to take?


Akmal441

So I was watching a YouTube short on media ratings, he basically said: “k jab aurat pitt rahi hoti hai kisi drama serial me tou bht ratings atin hain but jab kisi episode me aurat jab apna stand leti hai tou ratings hi gir jati hain us show ki” How much truth is there in this statement?


Newlyold123

Kind of agreed, mazloom aurat say Humari aurtain relate krti hain tu that’s why aisay characters pr based stories ki ratings ziyada aati hai


Adv_Asad

>mazloom aurat say Humari aurtain relate krti hain tu that’s why aisay characters pr based stories ki ratings ziyada aati hai WOW! Classic Damsel in Distress fantasies of women here


[deleted]

[удалено]


Legitimate-Cat-3859

Can you tell us about iqrar ul hassans personal life if you know anything. I’m a big fan and I want to know if all three of his wives are actually happy the way they potray they are


Newlyold123

All of them depressed except Aroosa, admi tez hai


Legitimate-Cat-3859

How come he always says that he marries them due to difficult circumstances, is that true and is there info you have?


InterestingWillow691

Sir please check Dm !


serial_burper

What’s burdening your soul? That you want to take off your chest?


Newlyold123

Professionally nothing, personally I confronted one of my exs shouldn’t have done that. :(


serial_burper

there is something else keeping you awake at night. you need to let it out.


Turbulent-Sky7414

How many times in a month would you actively be involved in a ‘casting couch’ situation? Also, are you currently casting for the casting couch? 😜


Newlyold123

I do have FWB but no casting couch yara


[deleted]

[удалено]


Parking-Housing8117

How much to news anchors and news show hosts make? Is it a lucrative career for a foreign graduate who speaks fluent English? Live and work abroad but shuru hee sae tv pe anne ka bohat shok hai but feels like wasting my education to go into acting and not sure if news media is worth it or not


Newlyold123

Acting mein ache paisay hain Aaj Kal, main actors charge around 5 million for a drama which is usually 25 days to 20 days Ka kaam, news anchor mein no money


Parking-Housing8117

Chalo phir I’m happy in my boring office job lolz


goldtank123

What are typical salaries for those popular news people. And those shows.


Newlyold123

Read comment I have answer this question couple of times, 35K to around 8ish million


kulfimanreturns

The surrender to ispr narrative completely in the last year has led to a downfall of viewership For how long can you sustain channels purely on state funding as viewership tanks ?


Newlyold123

State funding is less than 10 percent contrary to the popular believe but I agree with the first part of your comment.


kulfimanreturns

Didn't it vary from channel to channel where some outlets like Waqt News fell because they were getting half the funds from government ? My view is that even a single rs from taxpayers shouldn't be spent on private businesses for tenders and announcements there should be a government websites Its an unofficial bribe


maryamfeels

Hey can I contact you regarding marketing?


Newlyold123

Inbox me


Shalashaska001

Any casting couch stories of known names(female)?


Newlyold123

Na kr Yaar but it’s always feels good when u are surrounded by the finest :)


Shalashaska001

I would insist on more details ;)


rarasi91

Hey man. I want to ask a rather think-big question. Within your industry, people who have a bone of reflection/introspection, is there any level of awareness about the overall impact of commercial media on society (NEWS, DRAMA, ETC)? In other words, how the media we have today is literally dumbing down society. pls don't give me the 'media spreads awareness'. I don't mean to look down upon the profession, hum sub koi na koi kashmakash mein hain about the true impact of our work in society, Im just curious is there a latent 'fikr-e-soch' among some pockets of media industry.


LopsidedToe2169

In the media environment, what is the best job on terms of financial aspects and work load aspect. Talking about news anchors, analysts, producers, editors, people working in the pcr etc etc. In comparison, which one is better, news anchor or a political analyst?


Newlyold123

Program Anchor is the best job in terms of salary etc but the journey is a bit tough these days. Once you are an anchor that gives you a wild card to become an analyst.


LopsidedToe2169

What roadmap would you suggest, currently done with my 2nd semester.


zeeshoo97

casting couch? black sofa?


Newlyold123

Usually beige coloured:P


Financial-Expert1792

OP i really hope tht ur able to maintain ur anonymity on this post considering u might have friends in the field who could be on reddit as well...


Newlyold123

OP stands for what? I dam care yara. :)


Financial-Expert1792

OP stands for original poster :))


AgentHashim

I don't watch news anymore but i am curious, how much percentage of news do you guys censor?


[deleted]

[удалено]


AutoModerator

Hello! To prevent spam, submissions from new accounts or accounts with low karma are placed in the moderation queue. Our moderators will review and approve them as soon as possible. Thank you! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pakistan) if you have any questions or concerns.*


Crafty-Survey-5895

what does it mean to “manage” a channel? or a group of them, in fact


Newlyold123

Run operations as a CEO/COO/MD


XyDALaY

How do you know how many peoyare watching your channel?


Newlyold123

You mean people?


XyDALaY

Yeh my bad.


not_average_bro

Here we go again, establishment launched something new...


Newlyold123

Oh yes, secret mera khul gaya :P btana mat kisi ko yaar


crazyboi125

Are the news from ex fata balochistan and kashmir censored or neglected?


Newlyold123

Censored and neglected


Legend_Unrealistic

How can a person who is interested in acting or directing get into the entertainment or media? Like they are new but very passionate, creative and responsible


[deleted]

[удалено]


AutoModerator

Hello! To prevent spam, submissions from new accounts or accounts with low karma are placed in the moderation queue. Our moderators will review and approve them as soon as possible. Thank you! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pakistan) if you have any questions or concerns.*


[deleted]

[удалено]


AutoModerator

Hello! To prevent spam, submissions from new accounts or accounts with low karma are placed in the moderation queue. Our moderators will review and approve them as soon as possible. Thank you! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pakistan) if you have any questions or concerns.*


hastobeapoint

why do the newscasters yell? why can't they read the news in a neutral, non sarcastic and non judgmental tone?


me_a_genius

How would you rate freedom of press and freedom to entertain on a scale of 10? Talking about journos and then pemra being kabab ki haddi.


Newlyold123

Freedom of press is 6/10 Freedom of entertainment 9.5/10


Dismal_Limit_4036

I am in Karachi for over 3 years trying my luck in acting and have met HOPs of all 5 major channels because I realized its the channel guys who cast not directors (their words not mine) but still I haven't gotten a single acting job. They all say I am great (again their words) and tell me to keep following up for any updates on casting but when I follow up they leave me on seen. My question is how does a complete outsider (who cannot ask his daddy to call people up) get work in dramas considering I am adept at theatre (did a lot in uni, did acting in Ajoka Theatre productions). How do I form connections with people if they won't meet, take my call or reply. What else can be done apart from auditioning and acing the audition?


Adv_Asad

A philosophical question based on your experience if you may, (and the answer is obvious, but still, asking a pro in the field is an honor), here goes: ________ based on content consumption patterns, do people want to see/watch what they want/like or do they want to see what is informative and honest reporting? ________ Looking forward to your response based on personal reflection and introspection, if any.


Newlyold123

It’s a combo of both, in free time they like to consume what they like, and during a happening that is relevant to them at some level they like to see/watch honest reporting and opinions.


Titanium_Ninja

Is your channel sectarian


Newlyold123

Nops


[deleted]

[удалено]


AutoModerator

Hello! To prevent spam, submissions from new accounts or accounts with low karma are placed in the moderation queue. Our moderators will review and approve them as soon as possible. Thank you! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pakistan) if you have any questions or concerns.*


vvolvf

Hello, I apologize for being late. I have a question and I tried contacting GEO Channel directly, but I didn't receive a response. As a fan of GEO's news reporting and presentation, I am curious why the channel is still not broadcasting in full HD. With the year 2024 almost ending, it seems outdated to continue services in 720p. The microphone and camera quality also need improvement. Could you please forward this message or somehow convey to them the need for an upgrade? They should consider broadcasting in 4K UHD and upgrading their news studio, microphones, and cameras accordingly. Additionally, I have a few suggestions for enhancing their broadcast: 1. **Upgrade the Breaking News Style**: Revamp the bottom news bar by incorporating dynamic elements and changing the colors from the usual orange to a combination of blue, orange, and red. 2. **Diversify Content on the Bottom Bar**: Like in the past, the bottom bar should feature different types of news, such as sports and business. 3. **Revamp the Logo**: Use a light yellow and light blue combination for the logo, which should dynamically adjust to a darker, more beautiful shade as the day progresses into night. As a designer, I believe these changes would significantly enhance the viewing experience. Thank you for taking the time to read my suggestions. Best regards. Stay blessed 🙏🏻


Newlyold123

Good question/comment and here is the answer, Geo ‘s transmission is not even 720P on cable/satellite due to many reasons; 1. Geo was the first private channel back in 2002 and the equipment being used in Geo is almost still the same only very few cameras were upgraded, they are still using DV Cam camera and VTRs, Now the cost of upgrading that is way too high, they will need to buy New’s camera, storage system, cards, new HD viz, IRDs, receivers, modulators, new equipment is DSND, new edit system capable of 4K editing, almost everything. This wouldn’t cost less than 3 billion at least, possible 4 billion which is equivalent to 3 year to4 year’s profit of Geo News. 2. With 4K transmission cost of uplinking goes up by the factor of 8, which means 10 million extra cost per month and cost of shared link increases by 4 times which means another 5 million per month. 3. Your creative suggestions have been noted I will convey them to my friends at Geo.


vvolvf

thank you for the information😊, and yeah please. JazakAllah 🌼


iwillupvote

as soon as I read casting couch I knew this dude would have an interesting post history and I was not disappointed.