PTV Deletes Cynthia Ritchie’s Appointment Tweet

Pakistan Television (PTV) has deleted the tweet in which it announced that American  blogger Cynthia Ritchie has joined the channel.

The state-owned broadcaster announced that the American writer and filmmaker will be conducting a programme on PTV-World in the near future.

Although, PTV deleted this tweet shortly but Cynthia Ritchie confirmed her joining Pakistan Television.

Delighted to join @WorldPTV! https://t.co/LBThHNt9q3

— Cynthia Ritchie ✍? (@CynthiaDRitchie) August 30, 2021

She further said that it’s an honour for her.

An honour for me. Looking forward to exciting times ahead! https://t.co/rzIp0huVul

— Cynthia Ritchie ✍? (@CynthiaDRitchie) August 30, 2021

Following the announcement, social media users slammed PTV for the appointment. A Twitter user called it “utter disgrace and a waste of taxpayer money.”

'IF' this is true, it is an utter disgrace and a waste of taxpayer money. https://t.co/2GodsETy37

— Zaki Khalid (@misterzedpk) August 30, 2021

Journalism parhnay walay saray bachay apni degree ko aag laga dein q k naukri to milni nahi hai https://t.co/ZYpdERlfpB

— Laiba Zainab (@Laiba_Zainab) August 30, 2021

From an ISPR intern to a PTV employee, a big promotion for Cynthia Ritchie https://t.co/D3wYQ4lU0v

— faraz (@faraz_lhr) August 31, 2021

Some netizens also joked about PM Khan’s statement about foreigners coming to Pakistan for jobs.

میرے کپتان نے سچ کہا تھا کہ امریکن نوکری ڈھونڈنے پاکستان آئیں گے ? https://t.co/V5M78xAfo4

— Dr. Khawar Randhawa (@Khawarrandhawa) August 31, 2021

ایک وقت آئیگا ، جب باہر سے لوگ پاکستان نوکریاں تلاش کرنے آئیں گے ! ?#ہور_تنوں_چھنکناں_چئی_دا_اے؟ https://t.co/2INUk0j0gf

— SAEED AHMED (@AHMEDfarfront) August 30, 2021

میں ایک ایسا پاکستان بناؤ گا جہاں لوگ باہر ملکوں سے نوکریاں کرنے آۓ گے۔
وزیراعظم عمران خان https://t.co/w1HW5drlYl

— Miami wazir (@miamiWazir544) August 31, 2021

It remains to be seen whether Cynthia Ritchie will be seen on the screen of PTV after her appointment’s tweet was deleted. The American citizen has been living in Pakistan for the last few years. She has worked with Inter-Services Public Relations on different projects.

Recently, she was yet again part of the news after found unconscious at her Islamabad flat. Before that she was in the news for issues regarding her visa.

According to journalist Mubashir Zaidi, her visa issue has still not been resolved.

It is still not resolved

— Mubashir Zaidi (@Xadeejournalist) August 30, 2021

The US blogger had also accused former interior minister, Rehman Malik, of raping her. Earlier this year, she withdrew her petition seeking the registration of a criminal case against Senator Rehman Malik.

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