Journalism's heavyweight Mahmood Sham returns to Jang Group

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 January 2018

Mahmood Shaam, a prominent figure in Pakistani journalism, has rejoined the Jang Group after various stints in media. He previously edited Jang for many years and has launched multiple publications.
Summary

ISLAMABAD - Mahmood Shaam, who edited the largest Urdu daily Jang for many years has returned to the media group.

Shaam who remained associated with the Jang Group on and off for almost 45 years, had quit the paper in 2012 to help launch Jehan Pakistan. He then quit and began publishing his own periodical Itraf.

He has been in journalism for more than 50 years and is also known as an author and poet.

Key Points

Mahmood Shaam returns to the Jang Group after 11 years.
He has a journalism career spanning over 50 years.
Shaam previously launched Jehan Pakistan and Itraf.
He is known for his contributions as an author and poet.
Shaam's return is anticipated to influence Urdu journalism.

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Mahmood Shaam

Jang Group

Journalism

Urdu Daily

Media Return

Pakistani News

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