ARY News ‘parts ways’ with journalist Arshad Sharif

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The ARY Network on Wednesday announced it has “parted ways” with anchorperson Arshad Sharif without citing a specific reason but stating that it expects its employees’ conduct on social media to be in line with the company policy.

The announcement was made in a statement posted by the channel on its social media accounts.

“ARY Network’s code of conduct for its employees clearly states that any post by an employee on social media has to be in accordance with the company’s policy,” it stated.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1564976020205309954

“Thus, with a heavy heart we would like to announce that after a journey of 8 years together, ARY has parted way with Arshad Sharif. We wish him all the very best for his future endeavours,” the statement added.

The company, however, did not mention the social media post for which Sharif was let go.

Earlier this month, the police had booked Sharif, ARY Digital Network President and CEO Salman Iqbal, Head of News and Current Affairs Ammad Yousaf, anchorperson Khawar Ghumman and a producer for sedition over a controversial interview by PTI leader Dr Shahbaz Gill broadcast on the channel on Aug 8.

A day later, the Interior Ministry had cancelled the channel’s no-objection certificate citing “adverse reports from agencies” as the reason behind the decision.

Subsequently, Sharif had left the country.

Immediately after ARY News’ announcement today, the International Human Rights Foundation condemned the development in a tweet.

“The International Human Rights Foundation strongly condemns the dismissal of the journalist Mr. Arshad Sharif, who has proven to be an good professional, a critical citizen and an intellectually honest person,” it said.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1565013528129454080

ARY News ‘parts ways’ with journalist Arshad Sharif

Doesn't cite a specific reason but says it expects its employees' conduct on social media to be in accordance with the company policy.

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[Catalystic]

Software updated of the channel i guess ??

 

[Enigma SIG]

Software updated of the channel i guess ??

Threats of total shutdown that will result in result in loss of employment for a lot of families. At this point a businessman either sticks to his guns, loses his business and employees families are caught up in the firefight, or decides that this isn't the hill that he dies on and lives on to fight another day.

 

[Ghazwa-e-Hind]

Arshad sharif guy is a gem.

Perhaps one of few authentic journalists in Pakistan who back their stories with concrete facts and never surrender on their principles.

I remember he crticized Imran Khan govt's decisions too and faced harsh criticism, but he stood firm.

The fascist hybrid govt may silence good people temporarily, but in the end the truth will win. in sha Allah

 

[newb3e]

boot wallay mittrrrunnn vijjjaaayyy!

 

[TNT]

Chowkidars scared of a journalist. Below the belt, cheap and evil tactics are the hallmark of our establishment. No establishment in the world falls so low.

 

[Enigma SIG]

Chowkidars scared of a journalist. Below the belt, cheap and evil tactics are the hallmark of our establishment. No establishment in the world falls so low.

Chowkidars are the original Haramzaday.

 

[HttpError]

ARY's software has been updated. Just a little arm twisting and now they have fallen in line.

 

[Olympus81]

We know where the pressure is coming from.

Hope he comes back after the downfall of PDM and Establishment.

 

[Jazzbot]

Another huge victory for establishment. Time for a new national anthem

 

[Olympus81]

Arshad’s brother and father who were in the army embraced martyrdom on the same day.

And he has to endure this?