Bol Network, which is claimed to be the largest television network of Pakistan, is facing many difficulties just after the scandal of its parent IT Company Axact, last week. The latest development in this case is the resignation of dozens of senior journalists of Pakistani media industry including Kamran Khan, Azhar Abbas, Asma Shirazi, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nusrat Javed and Wajahat S Khan. All these media personalities have disassociated themselves from an upcoming TV channel, Bol Network. These media personalities were considered the pillars of self-claimed ‘media revolution.
Senior most journalist of Pakistani media industry, Kamran Khan was the first one to join Bol Network as “President and Editor-in-Chief” after quitting from Geo News. While Azhar Abbas joined Bol TV after few months as “President and CEO”. He was also associated with Geo News and is considered as one of the most senior journalists of Pakistani media industry.
Charges against Axact far from proven in court but my conscience not letting me continue.I've decided to disassociate from Bol immediately
— Kamran Khan (@AajKamranKhan) May 23, 2015
I have resigned from BOL after speaking to my editors and staff. I did put together a great team of journalists. Wish them best
— Azhar Abbas (@AzharAbbas3) May 23, 2015
I can not work for an organization whose basic workings conflict with my proffesional comittment.Ive decided to disassociate myself from Bol
— Iftikhar Ahmad (@jawabdeyh) May 23, 2015
While many other renowned media personalities associated with Bol Network like Jasmeen Manzoor, are seriously thinking on their next decision, whether to quit or face the crisis. It is possible that many other renowned media personalities will disassociate themselves with Bol Network soon.
I have Resigned from Bol News, truth must prevail.
— Asma Shirazi (@asmashirazi) May 23, 2015
I stand with Bol ! Inshallah this crisis will pass too
— Jasmeen Manzoor (@jasmeenmanzoor) May 23, 2015
It is to be noted that Bol TV had started its test transmission 3 days ago, but now it is seems very difficult for them to start their proper transmission in Ramzan.