Jasmeen back on air

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 October 2013

Jasmeen Manzoor has made her return to television after a break from Samaa. Her new show, Tonight with Jasmeen, featured prominent guests including Mubasher Lucman.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: After being away from the television screen since quitting Samaa in July, talk show host Jasmeen Manzoor made a comeback with her show on Abb Takk TV on Monday.

Her program Tonight with Jasmeen was aired at 8pm and among the guests on the show was ARY Television anchor Mubasher Lucman.

Jasmeen resigned from Samaa for lack of support at a time when her life was in danger because of her work.

Key Points

Jasmeen Manzoor returned to television after leaving Samaa.
Her new show aired on Abb Takk TV at 8pm.
Mubasher Lucman was a guest on her first episode.
She left Samaa citing lack of support and safety concerns.
Tonight with Jasmeen marks her comeback after several months.

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ABB Takk TV

Talk Show

Television News

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