ARY core team fracturing

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 July 2013

The ARY News team is experiencing internal turmoil with the exit of Senior Executive Producer Farhan Reza. His departure has sparked concerns among staff about their future and the direction of the channel.

Summary

KARACHI: ARY News' core team seems to be in a bit of a quandary these days. "It's suddenly become very depressing because of the atmosphere of uncertainty," one staffer said after it was learned that Senior Executive Producer Farhan Reza, had decided to part ways with the channel.

He has reportedly joined DawnNews as Director Programming. Earlier it was reported that Owais Tohid, ARY’s Executive Director News, would be taking up that position.

Farhan Reza is regarded as a close Tohid aide since 2007 and had a strong editorial grip at ARY. Those that know him well say he knows how to convert a small or low-grade story into the talk of the town.

Farhan was a respected team leader in Geo English and at ARY. His exit has left the ARY newsroom in a bit of a fluster with staff worrying about their future.

KEY POINTS:

• Farhan Reza has left ARY News for DawnNews.
• His exit has created unrest within the ARY newsroom.
• Staff express concerns over job security and future changes.
• Reza was known for his strong editorial skills.
• Owais Tohid was earlier reported to take Reza's role.