Pakistani-British journalist, writer, and producer George Fulton hasdecided to leave Pakistan after spending two decades in the country.Fulton, a celebrated journalist who shared unfiltered opinions on differenttopics of Pakistan’s political atmosphere throughout his career, hasinvested much of his time and intellect to the nation and state.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, Fulton tweeted, “Pakistan Khuda hafiz. I’vespent 17 of the last 21 years in this country, but alas it’s time to moveon. Thank you for everything. Met my wife and had my children here. Till wemeet again, goodbye. Stay strong. Pakistan Zindabad.”
Fulton first visited Pakistan to launch a BBC produced political talkshow, *QuestionTime Pakistan*, in 2002. He also produced another show for BBC titled *HardTalk Pakistan*.
After gaining success for various of his ventures, Fulton launched hisYouTube channel Desi George, where he frequently collaborated with formerPakistani cricketer Wasim Akram’s wife, Shaniera Akram, an Australiansocial worker.
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Apart from BBC, Fulton was also offered to host a TV show by Geo TVtitled ‘*Georgeka Pakistan*’ which propelled him into limelight.
The journalist’s enthusiasm and love for Pakistani culture by plowingfields with Punjabi farmers, and building Kalashnikovs with the Pashtuns,earned him the title of a real Pakistani and was later given the Pakistanipassport.