Iftikhar Ahmad quits 24 News for health reasons
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 July 2019
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Iftikhar Ahmad has announced his resignation from 24 News due to health concerns, marking the end of a prominent 17-year career in television. He expressed gratitude towards his supporters and critics alike throughout his journey.Summary
ISLAMABAD — Prominent television anchor Iftikhar Ahmad has decided to quit 24 News for health reasons.
In a tweet Saturday, he said he was ending his 17-year career as a TV anchor.
“It has been a great journey, thanking all those who supported and helped me throughout the years, even my critics too," he said.
Ahmed gained fame in the electronic media through his popular interview show Jawabdeh on Geo TV, which he hosted for ten years.
Due to health reasons I am resigning from Channel 24 and bidding farewell to my 17 years long career as a TV Anchor. It has been a great journey, thanking all those who supported and helped me throughout the years, even my critics too.
— Iftikhar Ahmad (@jawabdeyh) July 13, 2019
He also had stints at BOL News and Dunya News Television.
Ahmed began his career as a print journalist in 1982 and worked for several newspapers including dailies Subh-o-Khair, Aftab, Pakistan, and Jang.
At 24 News, which he joined in 2015, he hosted the show, Jawab Dain.
KEY POINTS:
- Iftikhar Ahmad resigns for health reasons.
- He worked at 24 News since 2015.
- Ahmad hosted the show Jawabdeh on Geo TV for ten years.
- He began his career in print journalism in 1982.
- The resignation concludes a notable 17-year TV career.
