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Pakistan’s Prime Minister on CNN’s ‘Talk Asia’
Airtimes: Indian Standard Times
Saturday, August 20 at 20:00hrs, 22:30hrs
Sunday, August 21 at 20:30hrs (replay)
This week on Talk Asia, Lorraine Hahn speaks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz about his country’s role in the war on terror.
“First of all let me say that Pakistan is against terrorism anywhere in the world, and we abhor terrorism in every form and shape. As regards the incidents in London and Egypt, let me say that the 7/7 incidents were very unfortunate, were condemned by us, and frankly had nothing to do with Pakistan. The four people involved in that incident: three were of Asian origin and one was from Jamaica,” the Prime Minister said.
“…I have lived overseas for decades, for at least 20 years, and I used to go back several times a year – that doesn’t mean that I would go back and be brainwashed by somebody. And just walking through a seminary or visiting a seminary doesn’t convert you. Our view is that these people are a product of the local society and local culture, and it’s not for us to tell the British Government how to handle them,” he said.
The Prime Minister also believes that the best way to fight home-grown terrorism is through education and addressing social issues.
“Why do people behave in a certain way? Our view is that this stems from a feeling of neglect, deprivation, and a feeling that people don’t care about the issues of these people which they face. So we need to tackle some of the basic issues so that people feel that they have a voice. And if they feel less deprived they won’t be behaving in such an extreme way.”
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Steven Davis joins Sony Pictures Networks India as Content Licensing Manager
Seasoned media professional brings over 14 years of syndication and distribution expertise.
MUMBAI: Steven Davis has found a new reel home and this time, it’s at one of India’s biggest entertainment powerhouses. Steven Davis has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as manager of content licensing, marking a significant new chapter in his career within the media and entertainment industry. With more than 14 years of rich experience in content licensing, syndication, distribution, and sales, Davis brings deep operational knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic content partnerships.
Prior to this move, he served as senior manager for content licensing & syndication at Rajshri Entertainment for over five years (November 2020 – March 2026), where he orchestrated the full cycle of content licensing and distribution. He has also held leadership roles at Veon Events, Bizzy Baby Media, Yoboho New Media, Vuclip, Saregama India, and Hungama.
In his new role at Sony Pictures Networks India, Davis will contribute to expanding the company’s diverse content portfolio and strengthening its reach across global markets.
The appointment adds valuable expertise to Sony Pictures Networks India’s content licensing team as the company continues to grow its presence in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.
From managing syndication at Rajshri to now licensing content at Sony, Steven Davis clearly knows how to keep the stories flowing. His move signals yet another seasoned hand joining the ranks to help some of India’s biggest shows and films find new audiences worldwide.
