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Dr Shahid Masood returns to ARY

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 13 January 2016

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Dr Shahid Masood returns to ARY
Dr. Shahid Masood will make his return to ARY News, where he first gained prominence in 2001. This return has been announced by ARY CEO Salman Iqbal.

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shahid Masood is returning to ARY News Television, a channel that first cast him onto the scene in 2001.

The good doctor who hosts the program Live with Dr Shahid Masood on NewsOne Television was welcomed back by ARY CEO Salman Iqbal. "I would like to welcome my dear friend @Shahidmasooddr back to ARY. He is an asset to the television industry. Welcome @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL," Iqbal tweeted.

Dr. Masood has had two stints with ARY, and as many with Geo. He has been a former chairman of Pakistan Television and an Advisor to Prime Minister with the status of a Federal Minister. At one time he worked with Express News.

KEY POINTS:

  • Dr. Shahid Masood returns to ARY News Television.
  • He is welcomed back by CEO Salman Iqbal.
  • Masood has a long media career with multiple channels.
  • He previously hosted Live with Dr Shahid Masood on NewsOne.
  • Masood has held significant roles in Pakistan's media landscape.

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