Murtaza Dar moves to Capital TV

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 September 2020

ISLAMABAD— Journalist Murtaza Dar has announced that he has resigned from Indus News and joined Capital TV as an anchor and executive producer.

He made this announcement on Twitter Saturday. "My journey with Indus News has come to an end. Heading towards another exciting challenge. Have joined @CTV_Digital as an Anchor/ Executive Producer.”

He said that he would host the prime time show News Feed at 10: pm Monday through Thursday.

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