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Senior journalist Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 7 May 2019

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Senior journalist Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News
Majid Siddiqui, a seasoned journalist, has joined Indus News as the editor of output news and shows. He has a rich background in television journalism, previously working at notable channels like Abb Takk and DawnNews.

ISLAMABAD – Senior television journalist Majid Siddiqui has joined Indus News as editor output news/shows.

Siddiqui worked at Abb Takk since May 2017 in what was his second stint at the channel. There he managed their current affairs shows besides launching the channel’s English and Urdu websites and social media handles.

Indus News is an English language channel launched in November 2018 and is part of AAP Media Network.

Siddiqui at one time worked at DawnNews, heading the current affairs department. He also taught at the Karachi University and Szabist.

Before Abb Takk and DawnNews, Siddiqui was with various local and international organizations. He had a stint at Dunya News as senior producer talk shows, producing Dunya Today show with Dr. Moeed Pirzada.

Earlier, he remained associated with Geo TV, CNBC Pakistan (now Jaag), Pakistan Business Update, and Pakistan Television.

Siddiqui has also worked with different CNN teams on various occasions in the last 12 years.

Photo: Majid Siddiqui (Facebook)

Key Points

  • Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News as editor.
  • Previously worked at Abb Takk since May 2017.
  • Managed current affairs and launched website and social media for Abb Takk.
  • Has experience with DawnNews and Dunya News as a senior producer.
  • Siddiqui has worked with international teams including CNN.

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