FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home raises press freedom alarm Hong Kong court nears sentencing in Jimmy Lai security case Mohammad Ilyas: Pakistani cricket legend dies at 79 leaving defiant legacy PFUJ honors Minhaj Barna on death anniversary Israeli minister files $3 million libel suit against Channel 12 Kenya journalist torture case reaches the Supreme Court Canadian photojournalist Amber Bracken testifies in press freedom case Veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima steps away after 45 years Cairo book fair set to open with record participation Iran protests strain journalism amid 2,000 deaths FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home raises press freedom alarm Hong Kong court nears sentencing in Jimmy Lai security case Mohammad Ilyas: Pakistani cricket legend dies at 79 leaving defiant legacy PFUJ honors Minhaj Barna on death anniversary Israeli minister files $3 million libel suit against Channel 12 Kenya journalist torture case reaches the Supreme Court Canadian photojournalist Amber Bracken testifies in press freedom case Veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima steps away after 45 years Cairo book fair set to open with record participation Iran protests strain journalism amid 2,000 deaths
Logo
Janu
Recording Pakistan's Media History

Nadeem Malik quits Samaa

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 10 August 2018

Join our WhatsApp channel

Nadeem Malik quits Samaa
Nadeem Malik has stepped down from his role at Samaa Television, a position he held while hosting 'Nadeem Malik Live'. Insiders suggest he may join Geo Television next.

ISLAMABAD – Prominent presenter Nadeem Malik announced Friday that he had quit Samaa Television.

He made the announcement on Twitter: “I have resigned from @SAMAATV today. #Pakistan.”

Malik did not say why he had quit the channel where he hosted the flagship program Nadeem Malik Live.

Insiders tell JournalismPakistan.com that he is likely to take up the slot left vacant by Hamid Mir at Geo Television. Mir has joined the upcoming GNN Television.

Malik is a senior journalist and was the director programs at Aaj TV before joining Samaa. He has also worked for CNBC, Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan.

He has had an association with leading newspapers and business journals during his career.

KEY POINTS:

  • Nadeem Malik announced his resignation from Samaa Television.
  • He made the announcement via Twitter.
  • Malik may take over Hamid Mir's former slot at Geo Television.
  • He has a long history in journalism, having worked with several major networks.
  • Malik previously served as director of programs at Aaj TV.

Read Next

Newsroom
FBI search of Washington Post reporter's home raises press freedom alarm

FBI search of Washington Post reporter's home raises press freedom alarm

 January 14, 2026 FBI agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home in a leak probe tied to the Defense Department, raising alarm among press freedom advocates.


Hong Kong court nears sentencing in Jimmy Lai security case

Hong Kong court nears sentencing in Jimmy Lai security case

 January 14, 2026 A Hong Kong court nears sentencing in the national security case against Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily executives, a trial closely monitored by media advocates.


Mohammad Ilyas: Pakistani cricket legend dies at 79 leaving defiant legacy

Mohammad Ilyas: Pakistani cricket legend dies at 79 leaving defiant legacy

 January 14, 2026 Mohammad Ilyas, Pakistani cricket legend and opening batsman, dies at 79. Known for his defiant spirit, Test century, and confrontations with authority.


Israeli minister files $3 million libel suit against Channel 12

Israeli minister files $3 million libel suit against Channel 12

 January 14, 2026 Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat sued Channel 12 and reporter Omri Maniv for 12 million shekels, alleging a false and defamatory televised investigation.


Kenya journalist torture case reaches the Supreme Court

Kenya journalist torture case reaches the Supreme Court

 January 14, 2026 A decade-long legal battle by a Kenyan journalist alleging torture and unlawful detention by security agents is before the Supreme Court, testing press freedom.


Popular Stories