Discover Top Reporters / Journalist in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Zamir Hussain is a versatile freelance journalist, blogger, and translator whose work has been widely published on various news websites and newspapers in English, Urdu, and Sindhi languages. He has earned Master's degrees in Journalism and International Relations and Sindhi language. His academic credentials reinforce his experience in the field. During his tenure as the Website Content Editor of SAMAA TV in Pakistan, Zamir was part of a team that accomplished remarkable achievements in news reports and social media content. With hallmark editing skills and exceptional talent for storytelling, his exceptional work on current affairs and in-depth reports gained a significant following on social media.

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Zia Ur Rehman is an accomplished journalist and researcher with expertise in security, governance, migration, religion, and geopolitical affairs, specifically focused on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). His extensive journalistic work has been published in publications, such as The New York Times, Nikkei Asia, DW News, Voice of America, CTC Sentinel, and Dawn, among others.

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GM Baloch Senior Reporter Broadcast Journalist Research Professional Print & Digital Media (2020 – Present): Conducts investigative reporting in South Pakistan, focusing on Karachi and Sindh. Specializes in politics, society, climate change, and economics for Daily Azadi. Broadcast Media Journalism: Abb Takk News (2012-2018): Covered public health, law, and social welfare. Extensive reporting in rural and coastal areas of Karachi. Geo News (2008-2012): Specialized in research-based crime stories and coverage of local government elections. Research Experience (Sep 2019 – Nov 2019): Field Coordination Officer at Social Protection Strategy Unit. Worked on Economic Sustainability Initiatives (Covid-19 response) project at Sindh Chief Minister Secretariat. Coordinated stakeholders, conducted staff training, and handled distribution & collection of Sindh social registry token books.

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I have worked for some of the leading national and international media organisations in a journalistic career spanning over three decades. I write mainly on Pakistan economy, politics and issues related to terrorism and extremism. Currently, working with the Bol Media Group as its Editor-in-Chief since Feb. 2021. Earlier, worked for Hum News as its Chief Editor from Feb 15, 2018 to Feb. 2021. Before this, worked for Bol News as its Editor-in-Chief. I also served as the Editor of Pakistan's leading English-language newspaper, The News, and as Director News & Current Affairs of Urdu-language news channel, SAMAA. Worked for monthly magazine Newsline (1996), The Associated Press of America (1998-2002), Reuters (1994-1998) and 2002-2005). I was the Karachi Correspondent of Gulf News (2002-05). Received two APNS Awards for best stories on economy and general news in 1997.

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Rana Malhi is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Karachi and currently working as a freelance multimedia Journalist at Arab News Pakistan, Independent Urdu and Taar TV Digital and other multimedia platforms. He worked in 24 News HD, Karachi, Pakistan Observer, Awaz TV, Daily Parwan, Awazmi Awaz TV, KTN News. He covers politics, social, environmental issues and feature stories. He also covered feature stories for Fridaytimes, NayaDaur Media, Express Tribune, The Quint, Dailytimes and Daily City News. Rana Malhi has completed his graduation in BS Media Studies from SMI University, Karachi in 2020.

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Haya Fatima Iqbal is an Academy and two-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. She directs, produces, and shoots films across Pakistan. Haya is an Acumen fellow and a Fulbright scholar. She holds a Masters in News & Documentary from New York University. She teaches journalism. She also trains people in storytelling, filmmaking and journalism in Pakistan and abroad. Haya is the Co-Founder of Documentary Association of Pakistan (DAP), an initiative to promote the culture of documentary watching in public spaces all over Pakistan.

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Omair Alavi is a senior film critic from Pakistan who has been writing for leading publications including Dawn, The News, Newsline besides GLAM, Hilal and others. He loves Hollywood, Bollywood and Pakistani films in that order while his love for music and books is only trounced by his passion for Sports. He remains a lifelong fan of Jahangir Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed and Rahul Dravid (in that order, again!)

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I am a seasoned multimedia journalist hailing from Karachi, Pakistan, presently affiliated with ARY News. My professional expertise spans a comprehensive skill set that includes proficient shooting, adept editing, skilled writing, and creative design. With a wealth of experience, I bring a dynamic and versatile approach to storytelling in the ever-evolving field of multimedia journalism.

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As a freelance Journalist, have been regularly contributing digital stories for Deutsche Welle. I have been writing columns for several English Newspapers on various topics such as Environment, Economy, Defence, Social Issues, law, and order, etc.

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I am a freelance Journalist from Pakistan and have worked on investigative, long-form, Narrative and Profile Stories. I have visited countries like Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon for the freelance work and have talked to people about almost everything, from their political inclinations to their culture and music, but I have always felt that Pakistanis are the best story-tellers. There are stories around us waiting to be told. Be it in the health sector, education or culture – drama, music, theatre, film. There are so many stories in Pakistan that need to be heard. Apart from my freelance work, I am also working as a Sub-Editor at an education portal at Express Tribune, Karachi. My work Experience: My recent work includes a Profile on Hazara Shias of Pakistan which was published in TRT world in April. Another investigative piece I did was on contaminated water bodies in Karachi - It was published in BBC Urdu. I also did a Personal Blog for Tribune on Arbaeen - Iraq. There are more health stories, political news and opinion pieces that were published in local newspapers.

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Currently Editor Magazines for Dawn, Pakistan's leading English language newspaper, Hasan has worked in the past for NBC, Channel News Asia (Singapore), Geo TV and Herald (Pakistan) among others. His writing has appeared in India Today, New York Times, The Star (South Africa), The Herald (New Zealand), MSNBC, BBCUrdu, TRTWorld (Turkey), Dawn, Newsline, The News and The Muslim (Pakistan). In addition, he has also done radio for BBC Urdu Service. Hasan is also a filmmaker and has directed and produced a number of shorts, news segments and documentaries as well as a critically acclaimed feature film. He was nominated by the World Economic Forum as a Global Leader for Tomorrow in 2003.

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I am a geostratrgic analyst and columnist on international affairs. I have been regularly contributing articles on international affairs to some of the most prestigious publications including the the TRT World, the South China Morning Morning Post, the Daily Sabah, Mail and Guardian, The Jakarta Post, The Manila Times, The Ceylon Today, the New Age, the Aju Business Daily, The Geopolitics, The Bangkok Post, The Nation. The Geopolitical Monitor, the Modern Diplomacy, the Munich Eye and the Brussels Morning Post etc

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I'm a visual journalist who freelanced with Al Jazeera English with a broadcast design background. Been in the news for almost a decade, love and breathe storytelling, with perfect typography. Pakistan, militancy, and everything that comes with it it, winner of Agahi Awards 2014 for Best in Terrorism Related Reporting for the AJE Understanding Waziristan interactive, and a I'm a bit of a cricket enthusiast.

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Feature Writer, Blogger and columnist have worked with leading news channels and news paper of Pakistan.

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Former Sub editor at Express Tribune. Assistant Manager at The Citizens Archive of Pakistan. Freelance journo and feature editor

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I report and write features and news stories from Pakistan, while also writing analyses/opinion pieces on international relations/world affairs specifically relating to South Asia and the Middle East.

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Khalid Hussain is a battle hardened journalist covering sports all over the world. He has a 30 year experience in writing on sports and other beats and is heading the sports department of the largest media group in Pakistan.

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Senior TV/digital journalist currently based in Pakistan. Ex-bbc correspondent in London, Washington, Beirut and Pakistan. Senior Editor with DW News in Germany (2019-21)

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I am a Karachi based journalist since 2008. Have been covering different issues, including disasters, minority issues, health, environment, wildlife, etc.

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I am a print and broadcast journalist based in Pakistan. Currently correspondent for the Dawn newspaper.

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