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Dr Aamir jumps ship, joins Express Group

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 21 June 2014

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Dr Aamir jumps ship, joins Express Group
Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain has transitioned to Express Media Group, where he will serve as President and editor of religious content. This move comes just before Ramazan, where he will conduct special programming for the channel.

ISLAMABAD: Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain of 'Aalim Online' fame has joined Express Media Group as President.

He arrives at the group from the troubled Geo TV just days ahead of Ramazan during which he will be conducting special programs.

According to The Express Tribune, Dr Aamir will also be the group editor for religious content and will edit all Islamic pages of Daily Express. His column ‘Loud Speaker’ will also appear in the newspaper.

Dr Aamir had been away from the television screen for some weeks and there were strong indications that he was pondering a move.

The Tribune said "now people will find him spreading love and harmony through the platform of Express."

KEY POINTS:

  • Dr Aamir joins Express Media Group as President.
  • He previously worked with Geo TV before this move.
  • Will edit Islamic pages of Daily Express and write a column.
  • His programming will focus on spreading love and harmony during Ramazan.
  • He had been absent from TV for a few weeks prior to joining.

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