M. Ziauddin quits Express Tribune

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 July 2014

M. Ziauddin, Executive Editor of The Express Tribune, has resigned due to differences with management. His resignation follows controversy over editorial decisions.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: M. Ziauddin, Executive Editor at The Express Tribune, has reportedly resigned citing differences with the management over editorial policy.

In a recent television talk show and some other press forums, Ziauddin expressed his unhappiness the way the Express Group launched scathing attacks on industry rival Geo following the murderous assault on presenter Hamid Mir.

However, some circles said the veteran journalist had quit because of the group's latest hiring of controversial televangelist Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain.

Ziauddin's name and designation continues to appear in the paper though.

KEY POINTS:

• M. Ziauddin has resigned from The Express Tribune.
• His resignation is attributed to management differences over editorial policy.
• Ziauddin opposed the group's handling of attacks on rival Geo.
• The hiring of Dr. Aamir Liaquat was a significant factor in his decision.
• Ziauddin's name still appears on the publication despite his resignation.