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Umair Farooqi appointed head of programming at BOL News

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Umair Farooqi appointed head of programming at BOL News

KARACHI—Umair Farooqi has been appointed as the new head of programming at Bol News Television.

Farooqi brings with him extensive experience from his long tenure at Airwaves Media, where he worked with News One and TV One. His appointment is seen as a significant positive development for both Bol News and its viewers, promising substantial enhancements in the channel's programming.

Under the guidance of BOL Group's new Chief Operating Officer, Shahid Javed, the channel has introduced several key changes and initiatives. These have raised expectations for the channel's future progress. Farooqi's appointment is a strategic part of these initiatives.

The BOL administration is demonstrating a serious commitment to improving channel operations. This includes the approval of innovations and software for the technical department. Viewers can also anticipate seeing renowned anchors on BOL's screens soon. Additionally, there are efforts to make the digital department more active and effective.

In an era where the media industry faces numerous challenges, BOL News aims to set a positive example with these forward-looking developments.

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