The News hires senior desk journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 December 2012

The News has hired senior journalists Azhar Mailk and Hassan Shahzad to boost its news desk. Their experience is expected to enhance the publication's output amid ongoing challenges.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Senior journalists Azhar Mailk and Hassan Shahzad have taken up jobs at The News in Rawalpindi adding strength to the news desk.

Both previously worked for local daily Dateline Islamabad, abruptly shut down by publisher Mustansar Javed in April.

Azhar (picture) and Hassan, who have signed up as senior subs, come in at a crucial time for the newspaper that continues to run without a resident editor.

The two have years of experience working on the desks of newspapers including Dawn, The Nation and Daily Times.

KEY POINTS:

• Azhar Mailk and Hassan Shahzad join The News as senior subs.
• Both journalists previously worked at the now-closed Dateline Islamabad.
• They bring experience from major newspapers like Dawn and The Nation.
• The hiring comes at a critical time for The News without a resident editor.