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SabeTV to air Benazir interview tonight on Line of Fire
It's time for Sabe TV to make some noise. The reason: it is the first amongst the Indian channels to get a one-on-one with ex-Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, who is on an India visit. And the anchor to manage that coup: Karan Thapar on Line of Fire, which is produced by UTV.
So thrilled is SabeTV about this journalistic coup that it has changed the show's time slot from weekend to tonight at 10:45 PM Today's episode of Kissa Khursi ka (10:45 pm) will be given the go-by.
The show will bring forth Bhutto's views on war torn Afghanistan and her stand on political issues, choices and compulsions that have come to play in the region post 11 September and the war against terror being waged by the coalition.
According to a SabeTV spokesperson the show promises to be interesting with Bhutto crediting herself as being "The Mother of the Taliban". She explains that she was a strict mother to the Talibanis, until the reins were snatched from her hands, after which the Taliban regime went out of Pakistan's control.
She also speaks of the sacrifices she had to make for Pakistan's sake and her desire to lead the country once again.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
