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Capital TV's Islamabad bureau chief resigns

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 8 May 2014

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Capital TV's Islamabad bureau chief resigns
Mazhar Tufail, who joined Capital TV in February, has stepped down from his role as Islamabad bureau chief. His resignation stems from management differences and dissatisfaction with several operational issues.

ISLAMABAD: Mazhar Tufail who joined Capital TV only in February has resigned as the channel's Islamabad bureau chief.

A source tells JournalismPakistan.com that Tufail developed differences with the management over lack of clear editorial policy.

He was also reportedly unhappy over the channel's anti-Geo TV stance, delay in payment of staff salaries and the humiliation meted out to reporters.

Mazhar who arrived at Capital TV on February 19, submitted his resignation on May 2.

Rana Qaiser, a former Resident Editor of Daily Times, is likely to replace Tufail.

KEY POINTS:

  • Mazhar Tufail resigned as Islamabad bureau chief of Capital TV.
  • He had been with the channel since February 19.
  • Reasons for resignation include management disputes and payment delays.
  • Tufail was unhappy with the channel's stance on Geo TV.
  • Rana Qaiser is likely to replace him.

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