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Erum Zaeem returns to Samaa

News anchor and TV presenter Erum Zaeem returned to TV screen after a long break. Here comeback appearance happened yesterday when she conducted the news bulletin for Samaa. Erum left the channel after getting married.

While talking to MediaSpring PK Erum said that coming back to screen is a great feeling, “screen is something from which, I can not stay away for a long time,” said the news anchor. While talking about the reason of taking break Erum said:

“Staying away from screen was a temporary break from news and current affairs. I just wanted to enjoy my wedding, my quality time with my Husband, to enjoy our own personal space, and to travel.”

Erum Zaeem, previously known as Erum Khan took a break from her career as a news anchor after her marriage, however coming back to it “was always in her plan.” Erum says that she  always wanted to be a Journalist, either broadcasting or anchoring.

She also runs a fashion brand as a fashion designer. When asked about striking a balance between being a mother, a fashion designer and a news anchor Erum gives credit to her husband for all the support. Erum said:

“As a news anchor, as a fashion designer and as a mum it is not easy to strike a balance. But my Husband’s support is my real strength, he always makes a way for my ease and help me to deal with challenges.”

Erum did her Masters in Mass Communication from the Karachi University and started her career in 2015 as a TV presenter at HTV where she hosted health related TV programme “Meray hamdard.” After staying with HTV for a year in 2016, Erum moved to Samaa and till date she is a  “Samaa Anchor.”

When asked what tip she would like to give to new entrants into the field of broadcast journalism, Erum said, “No matter if you want to be a news anchor or you want to go into broadcast journalism, the key to excel in this field is to practice field journalism first, field reporting teaches you a lot and that is a great take away.”

We at MediaSpring PK congratulates Erum Zaeem on her return to screen and wish her all the best for this stint.

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