Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles The silence of ATV is more than the end of a channel UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first Germany at the World Cup: The machine that learned to dream The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 25 | June 19, 2026 Taliban smartphone ban further limits media access in Afghanistan Journalist Sohrab Barkat released on bail Close of play: Farewell to Qamar Ahmed How Italy won four World Cups and then vanished from the biggest stage BBC to cut 550 jobs as savings drive reshapes news output Supreme Court reporters set up open-air press room Czech public broadcasters strike over funding overhaul NCCIA summons columnist Taufiq Butt over PAS complaint BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles The silence of ATV is more than the end of a channel UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first Germany at the World Cup: The machine that learned to dream The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 25 | June 19, 2026 Taliban smartphone ban further limits media access in Afghanistan Journalist Sohrab Barkat released on bail Close of play: Farewell to Qamar Ahmed How Italy won four World Cups and then vanished from the biggest stage BBC to cut 550 jobs as savings drive reshapes news output Supreme Court reporters set up open-air press room Czech public broadcasters strike over funding overhaul NCCIA summons columnist Taufiq Butt over PAS complaint BBC cuts hundreds of news jobs as restructuring intensifies From Pele to Ronaldo: Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players ever
Logo
Janu
Middle East

Moeed Pirzada quits ARY, rejoins Dunya

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 3 December 2014

Join our WhatsApp channel

Moeed Pirzada quits ARY, rejoins Dunya
Moeed Pirzada has made the decision to leave ARY News and return to Dunya TV after conflicts with Mubasher Lucman. He expressed frustration over ongoing harassment regarding content control.

ISLAMABAD: Anchorperson and analyst Dr Moeed Pirzada (pictured) has quit ARY News after a row with Mubasher Lucman and joined Dunya TV.

Pirzada was co-hosting a political talk show “Siasat aur Sazish” on ARY. Lucman is vice president ARY and also hosts his own program “Khara Sach.”

A JournalismPakistan.com source says Lucman was pestering Pirzada by dictating content of his program, therefore he decided to quit and rejoin Dunya.

“I was continuously being harassed by one particular gentleman and I assessed that there will be no end to this since it appears to be a psychological problem,” Pirzada wrote on his Facebook page without naming anyone.

He added: “I don't have the time and energy to fight these unnecessary battles and ego issues when I have many options in life and career...there is so much more to do in life than to waste time in ego battles.”

Earlier, Pirzada was associated with Pakistan Television as Director World Affairs, Waqt, Express and Dunya Television channels.

Key Points

  • Moeed Pirzada leaves ARY News after a disagreement with Mubasher Lucman.
  • He has rejoined Dunya TV, where he previously worked.
  • Pirzada cited harassment and ego issues as reasons for his departure.
  • Lucman is the vice president of ARY and hosts the program Khara Sach.
  • Pirzada was co-hosting Siasat aur Sazish on ARY News.

Ask AI: Understand this story your way

AI Enabled

Dig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.

Not sure what to choose? Try one of these.

The AI generates results based on your selected options
Your AI-generated results will appear here after you click the button.

Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.

Read Next

Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash

Supreme Court shutters press room amid backlash

 June 15, 2026: Pakistan's Supreme Court shuttered its longstanding press room and tightened access for court reporters, drawing criticism from journalists and raising transparency concerns.

GNN journalist reported missing in Islamabad

GNN journalist reported missing in Islamabad

 June 07, 2026: GNN journalist Yasir Ayaz Khan has been reported missing in Islamabad after leaving home around 5 pm on June 5; the channel filed a complaint, and police have opened a probe.

Newsroom
Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles

Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles

 June 20, 2026 Reporters Without Borders says the number of countries forcing journalists into exile has doubled in five years, reflecting a global deterioration in press freedom and safety.


The silence of ATV is more than the end of a channel

The silence of ATV is more than the end of a channel

 June 20, 2026 ATV's closure on June 19, 2026, ended a 52-year broadcasting institution and left hundreds of SRBC employees jobless, underscoring long-standing financial troubles in Pakistan's media sector.


UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first

 June 19, 2026 The UAE has set a minimum social media age of 15, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and strengthen protections for minors under new regulations.


Germany at the World Cup: The machine that learned to dream

Germany at the World Cup: The machine that learned to dream

 June 19, 2026 Germany's football is defined by disciplined planning, rigorous preparation and a system-driven approach that has delivered sustained World Cup success.


The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 25 | June 19, 2026

The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 25 | June 19, 2026

 June 19, 2026 Edition 25 of the Global Media Brief highlights major media mergers, newsroom changes, platform strategies, and rising press freedom challenges worldwide.


Popular Stories