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Aamer Ahmed Khan joins Aaj News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 10 October 2015

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Aamer Ahmed Khan joins Aaj News
Aamer Ahmed Khan has joined Aaj Television as Director News after serving with the BBC News Urdu Service for 11 years. He is recognized for his insightful political analysis.

ISLAMABAD: Aamer Ahmed Khan, Head of BBC News Urdu Service in London has joined Aaj Television as Director News.

He had been with the BBC for the past 11 years and now returns to Pakistan to take up his new assignment. Before going to UK, he worked for several news organizations.

He is known for his in-depth political analysis and his articles appear regularly in different Pakistani publications.

KEY POINTS:

  • Aamer Ahmed Khan returns to Pakistan after 11 years at BBC News Urdu.
  • He has previously worked with several other news organizations.
  • Khan is known for his deep political analysis and regular contributions to Pakistani publications.
  • He takes on the role of Director News at Aaj Television.
  • His experience is expected to strengthen Aaj News's journalistic standards.

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