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Naeem Bukhari begins hosting Khabarnaak on Geo News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 13 August 2015

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Naeem Bukhari begins hosting Khabarnaak on Geo News
Naeem Bukhari has begun hosting the popular comedy program Khabarnaak on Geo News. The show was previously hosted by Aftab Iqbal, who has moved to Express News.

ISLAMABAD: Anchorperson Naeem Bukhari Thursday began hosting one of Geo News Television's most popular comedy program ‘Khabarnaak’.
 
The show was earlier by anchor and columnist Aftab Iqbal, who recently bid goodbye to Geo and reported joined Express News Television.
 
Khabarnaak has got a diverse and large following across the country. Naeem Bukhari is a lawyer by profession but has also been hosting current affairs programs on different channels including Pakistan Television. He was currently hosting ‘Naeem Bukhari Kay Saath’ on DawnNews.
 
He is known in the media industry for his witty personality.
 
Bukhari was criticized by Geo News when he wrote a letter to the then President General Pervaiz Musharraf in 2007 against Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry that ultimately led to chaudhry's dismissal and reinstatement later.
 

KEY POINTS:

  • Naeem Bukhari replaces Aftab Iqbal as Khabarnaak host.
  • Khabarnaak is one of Geo News' most popular shows.
  • Bukhari has a background in law and media hosting.
  • He previously hosted 'Naeem Bukhari Kay Saath' on DawnNews.
  • Bukhari is known for his humorous personality.

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