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Imran Riaz Khan joins BOL News as senior anchor
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 19 September 2022
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Imran Riaz Khan has taken on the role of senior anchor at BOL News after his tumultuous time at Express-News. Known for his strong political views, Khan faced legal challenges amidst his criticisms of the government.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Prominent journalist Imran Riaz Khan has joined BOL News as a senior anchor.
Khan had briefly moved to Express-News in May but ran into problems after the channel managers refused to let him go on air in August. The management cited no reason for their decision.
A vocal supporter of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, Khan, was shown the door by Samaa earlier in April after politician Aleem Khan bought the channel.
In July, police arrested him at a toll plaza on the motorway near Islamabad following a case lodged against him in a police station in Attock. There were also other FIRs against him in police stations elsewhere, all targeting him because of his criticism of the PDM government.
Key Points
- Imran Riaz Khan joins BOL News as a senior anchor.
- Previously worked at Express-News before leaving amid controversies.
- Khan has been critical of the PDM government.
- Faced multiple legal issues related to his journalism.
- Known for his support of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.
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