Shahzeb Khanzada leaving Express News to join Geo

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 November 2014

Shahzeb Khanzada, the host of the program To the Point, is set to leave Express News. He will begin his new role at Geo on January 1, 2024.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Shahzeb Khanzada, host of program To the Point is leaving Express News Television to join Geo.

A JournalismPakistan.com source says that although he has submitted his resignation, he will continue to host his show until December 15. Shahzeb is said to have signed his contract with Geo where he goes on air from January 1. He had been with Express News since 2011 and previously also worked for Business Plus and NewsOne Television channels.

Khanzada's support team may also join Geo, our source says.

Key Points

Shahzeb Khanzada is leaving Express News Television.
He will continue hosting To the Point until December 15.
Khanzada has signed a contract with Geo News.
He has been with Express News since 2011.
His support team may also join him at Geo.

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Shahzeb Khanzada

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GEO News

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