Aleem Khan resigns as minister to ensure neutrality as Samaa owner
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 28 November 2021
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Aleem Khan stepped down as provincial food minister to ensure his neutrality as the owner of Samaa TV. The resignation follows PEMRA's approval of changes in Samaa TV's management.Summary
ISLAMABAD—PTI leader Aleem Khan, during a meeting with prime minister Imran Khan, has tendered his resignation as provincial food minister to ensure "neutrality" as a media owner of Samaa TV.
In a tweet, he stated that: "I convinced the prime minister that being a media owner, it is necessary for me not to hold any government post," adding that he was grateful to the prime minister for accepting his resignation.
The move happened after the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) approved the transfer of shares and changes in the management of Samaa TV.
Key Points
- Aleem Khan resigns to ensure neutrality as media owner.
- Resignation accepted by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
- PEMRA approved management changes at Samaa TV.
- Khan expresses gratitude for the acceptance of his resignation.
- This move highlights the intersection of politics and media ownership.
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