Post by G'Work$ on Feb 14, 2008 19:16:54 GMT
Pakistan Election Special
BBC Asian Network
Begins Friday 15th February, 06.00 - 09.00
Beginning on Asian Network Breakfast tomorrow and continuing next week, Asian Network will be reporting LIVE from across Pakistan on the forthcoming National Elections (Monday 18th February). We'll have reporters in the key cities of Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Asian Network news presenter, Rozina Sini will be anchoring the station's coverage from the Pakistani capital and the Asian Network news team will break down the results explaining what the vote means for the people of Pakistan. We'll hear from some of the biggest names in Pakistani politics - asking them whether they can bring security and stability to the region. We'll also be searching out the voices of younger Pakistanis, discovering what they want for their country - hearing their concerns and hopes for the future to really understand the environment there and what the locals make of the elections.
Back in the UK, Phone in presenter Nihal will be opening up the phone lines to hear what British Pakistanis think about the election results. Our team in Pakistan will track the turnout and discover if people in Pakistan believe the elections to be fair and free .
Our reporters will also be bringing the views of young Pakistanis here in the UK.
Notes to editors:
Begin listening tomorrow on Asian Network breakfast 06.00-09.00 . Coverage continues all day on Monday 18th February.
You can listen live to BBC Asian Network via Digital radio, Digital television (Sky channel 0119, Freeview channel 709, Virgin Media channel 912) or at bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork
For more information call Asian Network Publicity 07711913407
BBC Asian Network
Begins Friday 15th February, 06.00 - 09.00
Beginning on Asian Network Breakfast tomorrow and continuing next week, Asian Network will be reporting LIVE from across Pakistan on the forthcoming National Elections (Monday 18th February). We'll have reporters in the key cities of Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Asian Network news presenter, Rozina Sini will be anchoring the station's coverage from the Pakistani capital and the Asian Network news team will break down the results explaining what the vote means for the people of Pakistan. We'll hear from some of the biggest names in Pakistani politics - asking them whether they can bring security and stability to the region. We'll also be searching out the voices of younger Pakistanis, discovering what they want for their country - hearing their concerns and hopes for the future to really understand the environment there and what the locals make of the elections.
Back in the UK, Phone in presenter Nihal will be opening up the phone lines to hear what British Pakistanis think about the election results. Our team in Pakistan will track the turnout and discover if people in Pakistan believe the elections to be fair and free .
Our reporters will also be bringing the views of young Pakistanis here in the UK.
Notes to editors:
Begin listening tomorrow on Asian Network breakfast 06.00-09.00 . Coverage continues all day on Monday 18th February.
You can listen live to BBC Asian Network via Digital radio, Digital television (Sky channel 0119, Freeview channel 709, Virgin Media channel 912) or at bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork
For more information call Asian Network Publicity 07711913407