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BOL hires Ashfaque Ishaque as anchor, content manager

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 17 January 2015

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BOL hires Ashfaque Ishaque as anchor, content manager
BOL News has welcomed Ashfaque Ishaque as their new anchor and content manager. With extensive experience in the industry, Ishaque is expected to enhance the channel's programming.
ISLAMABAD: BOL News has hired Ashfaque Ishaque, a prominent newscaster, as anchor and content manager.
Ishaque was associated with Aaj TV for seven years and has conducted several socio-political and current affairs programs including ‘Pakistan at 7.’ He is regarded as one of the best newscasters in the media industry.
The BOL website says the broadcaster has had the privilege of working with several prominent media personalities, including Zahid Hussain, Talat Hussain, Mushtaq Minhas, and Nusrat Javeed.
"Some of the widely recognized personalities in the media industry have joined BOL and Ashfaque Ishaque is a valuable addition," Axact and BOL's Chairman and CEO, Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh said in a statement.
Photo courtesy: bolnetwork.com

Key Points

  • Ashfaque Ishaque joins BOL News as anchor and content manager.
  • He previously worked at Aaj TV for seven years.
  • Ishaque is known for socio-political and current affairs programs.
  • He has collaborated with prominent media figures.
  • BOL's CEO praises Ishaque's addition to the team.

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