Sana Bucha quits Public TV

JournalismPakistan.com | Published 7 years ago

ISLAMABAD – Public News Television presenter Sana Bucha has resigned saying she would never compromise on her editorial position.

“Another one bites the dust. I have resigned from Public News. Reasons I’m sure are apparent. There is no compromise I’m ever going to make on my editorial position. Never have. Never will. Thank u to everyone who participated in my show as a guest. Grateful,” she tweeted on Wednesday.

She hosted a talk show ‘Sana Bucha Live’ on Public News.

Photo: Twitter (@sanabucha)

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