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Zahid Hussain leaving Samaa

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 December 2013

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Zahid Hussain leaving Samaa
Zahid Hussain has announced his departure as Director News at Samaa TV after two years. He will be succeeded by Farhan Mallick, who brings extensive experience.

KARACHI: Zahid Hussain, Director News at Samaa TV has decided to bid adieu to the channel after an association that spanned two years.

Insiders tell JournalismPakistan.com Zahid will be replaced by Farhan Mallick who has been with the group for a considerably long time delivering favorable results at CNBC Pakistan/Jaag in his capacity as Director News and Programming.

Zahid took over Samaa's news department at a difficult juncturemanaging it quite competently. His vast experience and calculated tact has been instrumental in bringing stability to Samaa's news.

He now plans to explore new avenues and opportunities.

Zahid's colleagues are to host a farewell lunch on December 30 in Karachi. The same day Farhan will formally take over.

KEY POINTS:

  • Zahid Hussain leaves Samaa TV after two years.
  • Farhan Mallick appointed as the new Director News.
  • Farewell lunch planned for Zahid on December 30.
  • Hussain managed the news department during challenging times.
  • Mallick previously delivered strong results at CNBC Pakistan.

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