That's all for now - Mansoor bids adieu to Geo News

JournalismPakistan.com | Published 11 years ago

ISLAMABAD: News caster Mansoor Ali Khan, one of Geo Television's prominent faces, has done his last bulletin with the channel and will now appear on BOL News. His pleasing personality and news presentation earned him a big following at Geo where he served for six years.

In a tweet Sunday, Mansoor tweeted: "Ab tak Kay Liyay Intna hi' (That's all for now)...My last News Bulletin on Geo News. Thanks to all of you for these memorable 6 years at Geo."

His colleague at Geo, Rabia Anum said in a tweet:"It is hard to say gudbye to a colleague who has been less of a co-worker & more of a friend. U'l be missed."

Mansoor previously wlorked with DawnNews and CNBC Pakistan. He joined Geo in 2008.

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