Ramiz Raja remains defiant, says TV shows are negative, agenda driven

By Web Desk Staff On Apr 27, 2019

KARACHI: Ramiz Raja on Saturday hit back at critics saying as a citizen he is entitled to have an opinion on anything and everything including politics.

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The former cricketer and renowned commentator was responding to criticism that he has faced for his tweet on Friday in which he criticized local media and TV talk show hosts.

What’s gone wrong with our tv political shows and anchors? They have lost it-showcasing opposition’s morbid views who on their watch had fucked up Pakistan. If public is feeling the “price pang”it bloody well deserves it for voting them in power for 10 yrs.#horchuppo
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) April 26, 2019

Some journalists, social media activists and opposition party members criticized Raja for speaking against the media and the opposition parties.

“With 22 yrs of international TV experience I can comment on the state of TV channels and shows,” he wrote and went on to say that political shows are mostly negative, agenda driven,lacking solid editorial and political intellect.

As a citizen think I can have an opinion on anything &verything including politics. Also with 22 yrs of international tv experience I can comment on the state of TV channels & shows. Political shows are mostly negative, agenda driven, lacking solid editorial & political intellect
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) April 27, 2019