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Dr Aamir Liaquat joins promising BOL News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 18 October 2016

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Dr Aamir Liaquat joins promising BOL News
Dr. Aamir Liaquat has joined BOL News, debuting during a recent test transmission. His role at the new channel remains undisclosed but will be announced soon.

ISLAMABAD – Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, known for his on screen antics and who first earned fame being an ‘Aalim Online’ has joined BOL News.

The channel that hit the airwaves Tuesday with its test transmission ran promos of the doc joining them. His designation was not announced though.

A JournalismPakistan.com source says Dr. Aamir’s designation and those of other prominent journalists will be announced soon.

Dr. Aamir went on air at BOL and hosted a part of the test transmission Tuesday.

The doctor who apparently has a large following was previously with Geo the channel that not only made him an ‘Aalim Online’ but a superstar of sorts.

Image: Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain/pakistantv.tv

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Key Points

  • Dr. Aamir Liaquat joins BOL News during its test transmission.
  • His previous affiliation was with Geo News, where he gained popularity.
  • The announcement of his designation is pending.
  • BOL News launched on Tuesday with promotional content featuring Dr. Aamir.
  • Dr. Aamir is known for his engaging on-screen presence.

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