Shoaib Akhtar slapped with Rs 100 million defamation discover by PTV

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday acquired a Rs 100 million defamation discover from Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). The discover comes after the quick bowler had an on-air battle with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz on a tv broadcast. 
Reacting to the ‘recovery notice,’ Akhtar stated that he was ‘utterly disappointed’ and his lawyer will cope with the matter.
Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & reputation whereas i used to be working for PTV, they’ve now despatched me a Recovery Notice. I’m a fighter & won’t hand over & battle this authorized battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this ahead in keeping with legislation.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2021
‘You are being rude’: Shoaib Akhtar was advised
Akhtar was embroiled in an issue after he walked out of a stay sports activities programme broadcast on state-owned PTV after the host requested him to go away on account of being ‘oversmart and rude’. 
Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I assumed I shud make clear. pic.twitter.com/ob8cnbvf90— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021
Akhtar was requested by the programme host about Pakistan’s chase in a match. The former bowler, nonetheless, ignored the query and determined to speak about one other pacer.  Rattled by Akhtar’s behaviour, Niaz had stated, “You are being a little rude so I don’t want to say this but if you’re being over-smart then you can go. I am saying this on air.”
The ugly incident unfolded on October 27 earlier than different former cricketing legends resembling West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards and former England captain David Gower, who have been part of the panel. The former cricketer additionally resigned from his publish as a cricket analyst citing that he was being handled badly.
‘Akhtar’s resignation induced monetary losses’ 
However, the media company claimed that Akhtar’s resignation was not solely a violation of the settlement however has additionally resulted in large monetary losses to the organisation.
ANI in its report quoted the PTV administration as saying, “As per clause 22, both sides shall have right to terminate his agreement by serving three months’ written notice or payment in lieu thereof. Whereas Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air on October 26 which has resulted into huge financial losses to PTV.”
“Shoaib Akhtar also left Dubai during T20 World Cup transmission without any prior information to PTC management. Besides, appearance on an Indian TV show along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, which also caused irreparable losses to PTV,” the media company’s observe learn additional.
Apart from the damages, PTV has requested the previous quick bowler to pay an quantity of Rs 33,33,000, which is equal to a three-month wage to the organisation. Reportedly, PTV additionally “reserves its rights to initiate legal proceedings” in opposition to Akhtar. 
The group additionally took objection to Akhtar’s look on an Indian TV present together with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Akhtar has been vocal in expressing his displeasure with the nationwide media outlet. Calling PTV loopy, Akhtar had requested, “Who are they to off-air me?”
Niaz apologises to Shoaib Akhtar
Akhtar acquired the ‘recovery notice’ simply two days after the programme host issued an apology to him. 
Niaz in an interview on a YouTube channel had candidly confessed to his mistake. “I had no right. To err is human and for that, I apologise. Not only once, but a million times. Shoaib has been a rock star. Whatever happened on camera was unbecoming,” he stated on the present. 
He additional elaborated on the brewing tensions between the 2 within the interview. 
Both Shoaib Akhtar and Niaz have been taken off-air after the spat on a stay program.