Famous Geo TV host Kamran Khan had his last show on Geo network on Thursday night. The last episode aired Kamran Khan’s emotional farewell to the program’s viewers.
Kamran Khan had been associated with Jang Group for the last 32 years which he mentioned in his last farewell message as well.
“I have been associated with Jang Group for the last 32 years and I hoped I would spend the remaining years of my career in this organization, but sadly this couldn’t happen”, said Kamran Khan in an emotional tone.
Although Mr. Khan did not clearly state reasons for leaving Geo TV but he did mention disagreements with owners of the Media House in a subtle way.
“Owners should not interfere and dictate how journalists should do their jobs; journalists know best how to do their jobs in a more professional way”, said Kamran Khan.
“Joining Bol Media Group”
He is reportedly joining upcoming rival media group Bol.
Kamran Khan departs from #jang #Geo after more than 3 decades. Will join BOL. A brilliant journalist
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaGeoNews) July 24, 2014
Bol media group has also confirmed that Kamran Khan joined Bol Group as President and Editor-in-Chief.
“Better Opportunity”
Some among journalist community termed Kamran Khan decision as having nothing to do with differences with management/owners. They claimed that Kamran Khan saw a better opportunity in the form of Bol and took it.
On the other hand, Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters claim that Kamran Khan had said live on TV that if he came to know that the allegations leveled against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, Jung Group Owner, were true, he would quit.
He found out that Imran Khan’s allegations were true and this is why he quit, they say.
(UPDATED: 27/7/2014 03:00 PM)