NewsOne bureau chief asked to quit
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 1 May 2014 | JP Staff Reporter
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Amjad Warraich, the Lahore Bureau Chief of NewsOne, has been instructed to step down, along with Sadaf Malik, amid ongoing changes at the channel. This follows the recent appointment of new leadership from Waqt TV after controversies involving former staff.Summary
LAHORE:Amjad Warraich, the Lahore Bureau Chief of NewsOne Television, has been asked to step down amidst ongoing upheaval at the channel.
In addition to Warraich, Sadaf Malik, co-host of the morning show Front Page, has also been directed to leave.
The changes come after NewsOne appointed Hafiz Tariq as Controller of News from Waqt TV, following the departure of Rana Mubashir as Director of News and senior anchor last month. Mubashir reportedly left amidst accusations from management regarding his pro-army stance and criticism of the government.
NewsOne has further strengthened its leadership team by bringing in Omer as chief operating officer, also from Waqt TV. Both Omer and Tariq have previous experience working with NewsOne.
Key Points
- Amjad Warraich asked to resign as NewsOne Bureau Chief.
- Sadaf Malik also directed to leave her position.
- New leadership appointed from Waqt TV includes Hafiz Tariq and Omer.
- Rana Mubashir left under accusations of bias towards the army.
- Changes are part of a broader restructuring at NewsOne.
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