Dr Amir Liaquat decides to 'quit' Channel 24 after joining PTI

KARACHI - Days after joining the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), televangelist Dr Amir Liaquat Hussain has reportedly decided to leave the Channel 24, a private news channel.

Sources said that Hussain, a former leader of  Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), reached the decision after channel administration barred him from hosting any political show. They added that the TV personality could not host any show since joining the Imran Khan-led party.

The sources further said that the administration has allowed him just to host entertainment and Ramaza related shows.

On Monday, the TV anchor has joined Imran Khan’s party. Hussain formally announced joining PTI in a joint presser along with Imran Khan in Karachi.

PTI welcomes TV anchor Amir Liaquat Hussain, ... 06:49 PM | 19 Mar, 2018

KARACHI - Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader and TV anchor Amir Liaquat Hussain has joined Imran Khan’s party, ...

A number of PTI members, supporters and leaders including former singer and songwriter Salman Ahmed have expressed their discontent over the inclusion of Amir Liaquat Hussain in the PTI.

Salman Ahmed among PTI ideological supporters ... 11:44 AM | 20 Mar, 2018

ISLAMABAD - The inclusion of renowned televangelist Aamir Liaquat Hussain in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has sent shock ...

In a tweet, the former Junoon band member described Amir Liqauat as a “sleazy, slithering snake.”

It's my democratic right to warn against #AmirLiaqat @ImranKhanPTI can never benefit from this hypocrite, liar & a sleazy slithering snake

— salman ahmad (@sufisal) March 19, 2018

Earlier, Hussain parted ways with the self-proclaimed 'No. 1 channel of Pakistan', Bol News accusing the media outlet of not clearing his dues.