Senior investigative journalist Asad Kharal joins BOL News

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 August 2017

Asad Kharal, a renowned investigative journalist, has transitioned to BOL News as the chief analyst and anchor. He will host a prime time talk show airing Monday through Friday.
Summary

ISLAMABAD – Senior investigative journalist Asad Kharal has joined BOL News as chief analyst and anchor from ARY News.

He was to go on air later Thursday with a talk show that will be aired Monday through Friday at prime time.

Kharal hosted a prime time current affairs program, Andar Ki Baat, on ARY NewsTelevision.

An award-winning journalist, he has to his credit more than 1500 investigative news stories in print, and over 150 breaking news in the electronic media.

He regularly appears as an analyst on different television channels.

He is a recipient of the Illinois Associated Press Editors Association (IAPEA) award in the breaking news category.

Before joining ARY News, he worked for The Express Tribune.

His focus has been mainly to unearth national mega multi-billion-rupee scams, misuse of authority, militancy, terrorism besides a string of other subjects.

Kharal also served at The Post and Daily Khabrian, Daily Times, Aaj Kal, Business Plus, Asas, and Chatan dailies.

Key Points

Asad Kharal joins BOL News from ARY News.
He will host a prime time show starting later this week.
Kharal has over 1500 investigative news stories to his credit.
He is an award-winning journalist recognized by IAPEA.
His prior work included major Pakistani news outlets.

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