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Ashraf Malkham joins Geo News as special correspondent

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 25 March 2015

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Ashraf Malkham joins Geo News as special correspondent
Ashraf Malkham has been appointed as a special correspondent at Geo News, focusing on major events and investigative stories. Previously, he served as chief editor at Pakistan Television and has extensive experience in various news organizations.
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Ashraf Malkham has joined Geo News as special correspondent and will be responsible for covering mega events and investigate special stories.
He has worked for Pakistan Television as chief editor where he was considered a close confidante of former MD PTV Yousuf Baig Mirza.
“He was fired from PTV over some administrative issues and was until recently working with 92 News,” a source told JournalismPakistan.com.
He has previously worked with Geo News, The News and Samaa TV as senior correspondent.

KEY POINTS:

  • Ashraf Malkham joins Geo News as special correspondent.
  • He will cover major events and investigate special stories.
  • Previously worked as chief editor at Pakistan Television.
  • Fired from PTV due to administrative issues.
  • Has experience with 92 News, Geo News, and Samaa TV.

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