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profession of TV reporting, Maria didn't require any proper training in news coverage to accomplish her present status. With her enthusiasm for her work and a sharp capacity to follow the steps of her mentors and guides; she rose to the top in her field. Maria is married to Umar Riaz. They got married in
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Memon was born in a military family. She graduated with a degree in software engineering from
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A software engineer turned journalist, Maria Memon is currently working as an anchor for ARY News. She started her journalism career as a junior reporter from the
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