Palestinian rights group flags press access limits Silencing an article in Pakistan makes it louder When telling the story becomes a crime: A warning shot for Pakistani journalism Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025 Islamabad court sentences journalists in digital terrorism case Global media unite as WAN‑IFRA and FIPP complete merger Pakistan's most embarrassing media moments of 2025 Indian Punjab Journalists Union condemns cybercrime FIRs against media Palestinian rights group flags press access limits Silencing an article in Pakistan makes it louder When telling the story becomes a crime: A warning shot for Pakistani journalism Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025 Islamabad court sentences journalists in digital terrorism case Global media unite as WAN‑IFRA and FIPP complete merger Pakistan's most embarrassing media moments of 2025 Indian Punjab Journalists Union condemns cybercrime FIRs against media
Logo
Janu
Trusted by people worldwide

Javed Iqbal joins 7 News as Director Programs

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 12 January 2017

Join our WhatsApp channel

Javed Iqbal joins 7 News as Director Programs
Javed Iqbal, formerly a prominent figure at Geo, has taken on the role of Director Programs at 7 News. He is expected to host a talk show as well.

ISLAMABAD – Javed Iqbal, once the face of Geo has joined 7 News Television as Director Programs where he is also likely to host a talk show.

He had a short stint with Pushto language Mashriq TV as CEO early last year but left following differences with the management even before the channel’s launch.

Iqbal gained prominence at Geo where he was the pioneer news anchor. He also later worked with Dunya, Capital TV and BOL.

 

 

 

 

KEY POINTS:

  • Javed Iqbal joins 7 News as Director Programs.
  • He was a pioneer news anchor at Geo.
  • Previously served as CEO at Mashriq TV.
  • Worked with Dunya, Capital TV, and BOL.
  • Anticipated to host a talk show on 7 News.

Don't Miss These

Newsroom
Palestinian rights group flags press access limits

Palestinian rights group flags press access limits

 January 03, 2026 The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights highlights ongoing restrictions on journalists in occupied territories, impacting press freedom and humanitarian reporting.


Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload

Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload

 January 03, 2026 The evolution of breaking news alerts highlights a shift from rare, trusted updates to frequent notifications that contribute to audience fatigue.


AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds

AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds

 January 02, 2026 A study reveals that AI has reduced traffic to news publishers but not job levels, challenging fears of mass layoffs in journalism.


Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025

Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025

 January 02, 2026 In 2025, over 42 Palestinian journalists were detained by Israeli authorities, highlighting pressing concerns for press freedom and journalist safety.


Global media unite as WAN-IFRA and FIPP complete merger

Global media unite as WAN-IFRA and FIPP complete merger

 January 02, 2026 The merger between WAN-IFRA and FIPP creates the largest global alliance of media organizations, enhancing advocacy and resources for members.


Popular Stories