Regardless of the bad economic situation of Pakistan, the country firmly enjoys a complete freedom when it comes to the freedom of expression and probably because of this very reason, the most popular and easy job to start your career with is Journalism. The country has a long list of News channels and newspapers which are doing pretty well in the promotion of political affairs and helping to let people know about the reality of Pakistani Politics.
Here are 10 of the most popular Pakistani Journalists who are highly followed within the country as well as abroad.
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1) Dr Shahid Masood
Shows: Meray Mutabiq, Views on News
His career in journalism has taken several turns as he has been switching the channels and the medium of expression much frequently. However, his columns are highly appreciated by people who are into politics and want to know all of it.
2) Talat Hussain
Show: Live with Talat
Newspaper written for: News line, daily dawn, Time magazine, Daily time and Daily express.
He is presentable, he is genius, he is mind-blowing. He has hosted many political talk shows and is often seen as a senior analyst on different TV Channels. His write-ups are extremely popular among the youth who love to find the predicted truth.
3)Moeed Pirzada
Shows: Face to Face, Siyasat aur Qanoon, Tonight with Moeed Pirzada
Newspaper worked for: The News International,DAWN, Friday times and Khaleej times.
He is multi-talented and this is one of the foremost reasons behind his popularity. Dedicating his life to journalism, he has a lot on his credit to be proud on.
4) Kamran Khan
Shows: Front line, Aaj raat Kamran Khan ke saath.
Newspaper worked for: News International, Herald Tribune, Sunday Times
He has introduced a new style of delivery of thought in Journalism and is known for covering those aspects of Pakistani society that are neglected by the people in power.
5)Ansar Abbasi
Newspaper: The News International
He is one of the prominent writers in journalism and is currently writing columns on ‘ The News International’.
6)Hamid Mir
Show: Capital Talk
Newspaper worked for: Daily Jung, Daily Pakistan, Daily Ausuf
He has always maintained to be the most controversial journalist of all times. While half of the Pakistani audience hates him for his favoritism towards Foreign powers, he is still an influential part of journalism and an important part of Daily Jung. A recent assassination attack has further brought him in limelight.
7)Sherry Rehman
Newspaper: The Herald
For her make-ups and for her dressing, for her political influence and at times for her wisdom thoughts, Sherry Rehman enjoys a good readership for her columns.
8)Aftab Iqbal
Shows: Khabarnak ,Hasbehaal
Newspaper:The news International ,Nawaiwaqt
Aftab has been one of the striving ones in the field and is currently writing for The News Internatinal and Nawae Waqt.
9)Iftikhar Ahmad
Show: Jawab deyh
Newspaper: Daily Pakistan,Daily Aftab and Daily Jung
He is an important part of Daily Pakistan and enjoys a good readership.
10) Javed Chaudhry
Show:Kal tak
Newspaper: EXPRESS
Gaining much popularity for his political talk show on Express channel, Javed Chaudhry has turned himself into a respectable journalist and is currently seen on his talk show and also writing for Express.
This was a quick list of Pakistani journalists. Who are your following?
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Javed Bhai should be first
Nice collection, thanks for sharing this useful list.
where is mubashir lukman …….he should be the first one on this list
Nice collection, my favorite journalist from the list is Dr Shahid Masood.