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Imran Aslam now also to head Jang Group

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 14 December 2015

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Imran Aslam now also to head Jang Group
Imran Aslam, previously president of Geo TV Network since 2002, has been appointed as Group President of Jang Group and Geo TV Network. He was instrumental in launching multiple channels under the Geo umbrella.

ISLAMABAD: Imran Aslam, who helped launch The News and Geo TV has been promoted as Group President Jang Group and Geo TV Network.

He had been the president of Geo TV Network, a position he held since 2002. His tenure at The News saw him serve the paper as Chief News Editor, Coordinating Editor, Editor and Senior Editor.

The News reported Sunday that he later successfully made the transition to the electronic media with Geo. The paper said he has been involved in virtually every strategic and content-related facet of the channel.

During his tenure as president Geo Network launched Geo News, Geo Entertainment, Geo Super, AAG, Geo Kahani and Geo Tez.

KEY POINTS:

  • Imran Aslam promoted to Group President of Jang Group and Geo TV Network.
  • He has been with Geo TV Network since 2002.
  • Aslam played a key role in the launch of several channels including Geo News.
  • He served in various editorial positions at The News prior to joining Geo.
  • Aslam's influence spans across strategic and content-related aspects of the media.

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