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Saadia Afzaal leaves 92 News, signs up with Public News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 11 August 2018

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Saadia Afzaal leaves 92 News, signs up with Public News
Saadia Afzaal has transitioned from 92 News to Public News, announcing her new role as a talk show host. She expressed gratitude for her supporters as she prepares to debut her show.

ISLAMABAD – Talk show host Saadia Afzaal has quit 92 News and joined one of Pakistan’s newest television channels Public News where she will soon be hosting her own show.

“For all of you asking I haven't started my own show yet. But you will soon watch me on @PublicNews_Com I will surly announce when. Thanks everyone for your love and support,” she tweeted on Saturday.

Saadia previously worked for Aaj TV and Pakistan Television. She began her career with Channel 3 (later ATV).

Her stint at 92 News lasted more than three years.

KEY POINTS:

  • Saadia Afzaal has left 92 News after over three years.
  • She will be hosting a show on Public News.
  • Afzaal previously worked with Aaj TV and Pakistan Television.
  • She began her career with Channel 3, which later became ATV.
  • Announcement of her new show is forthcoming.

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