Ishrat Fatima, the famous newscaster from PTV’s golden era, is safe and healthy. She is busy with her daily routine. False news about the death of the world-famous former PTV newscaster spread quickly on social media.
These rumors worried not only her fans around the world but also her close family members.
Ishrat Fatima herself was shocked to see how fast the rumors spread online and had to record a video message to clear them.
زندگی کی نہیں عزت کی دعا دیں۔IMG_7799 pic.twitter.com/nh5WsSYQ85
— Ishrat Fatima (@OfficialIshrat) October 17, 2025
During a video call with well-known host Tausiq Haider, Ishrat Fatima said that she had just returned from recording a radio program, and she still had many household chores to do, like washing blankets.
She requested people to pray not only for a long and healthy life but also for a life with respect and dignity.
Her lighthearted and confident reply won the hearts of her fans and ended all the rumors.
It is worth mentioning that Ishrat Fatima began her career at Radio Pakistan, where she hosted the show Khel Aur Khilari.
Her strong Urdu, confident voice, calm tone, and graceful style soon made her the most popular voice of PTV’s 9 PM news, and she became like a family member in every home.
At first, she was preparing to present the weather bulletin, but then she decided to try news reading — and that’s where her journey to everlasting fame began.