Karachi: ARY Network 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 company policy.

Announcement was made in a statement posted by 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 company’s policy,” it stated. “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 very best for his future endeavours,” statement added. Company however did not mention social media post for which Sharif was let go. Earlier this month, 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 channel on August 8. A day later, Interior Ministry had cancelled  channel’s no-objection certificate citing “adverse reports from agencies” as reason behind decision.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 01 2022

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