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Talat back at Aaj three years later

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 13 November 2013

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Talat back at Aaj three years later
Syed Talat Hussain has made a notable return to Aaj TV after three years. He will start hosting a new program that airs three times a week starting next month.

ISLAMABAD: Just over three years after leaving Aaj TV, prominent talk show host Syed Talat Hussain has made a return to the channel.

According to reports he joins in as an anchor with his program being aired Friday through Sunday at 10pm daily from next month.

Talat quit Express News TV a few months ago. He said in an online post in July he was leaving over a 'freedom of speech' issue. He served the channel for one year.

He arrived at Express News from DawnNews TV where his stint lasted almost two years.

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say Talat may also join BOL Group to handle their proposed media university.

KEY POINTS:

  • Talat Hussain returns to Aaj TV after three years away.
  • His new program will air Friday to Sunday at 10pm.
  • He previously left Express News due to freedom of speech concerns.
  • Talat has a history with DawnNews TV before joining Express.
  • Reports suggest he may also work with BOL Group for a media university.

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