This document discusses talk shows in Pakistan. It defines talk shows as television or radio programs that discuss various topics to inform or educate listeners, usually hosted by one person who interviews guests. It outlines the history of talk shows emerging from radio in the 1930s and becoming popular on television in the 1950s. The document categorizes talk shows by medium (radio, TV), timing (day, afternoon, evening), and type (news, sports, entertainment). It provides examples of top rated Pakistani political talk shows like Capital Talk and Kal Tak. Finally, it notes some flaws of current political talk shows focusing more on entertainment than analysis.