Muhammad Jawad, professionally known as Jawad Shinwari, is an accomplished journalist with over nine years of experience. He has collaborated with both national and international news organizations, with a particular focus on reporting from the Peshawar and Pakistan-Afghanistan border region. His Read moreexpertise encompasses covering a wide range of issues, including community concerns, protests, human rights violations, and significant events such as disruptions in cross-border trade. Jawad is widely respected for his integrity and unwavering commitment to truthful and ethical reporting. He consistently emphasizes the importance of facts, accuracy, and substance over superficiality in journalism, earning recognition for his dedication to objective storytelling.

F M. Shakil is a seasoned journalist based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, with a keen focus on the economic and financial challenges that beset Pakistan and its neighboring regions. His insightful reporting has brought to light the severe economic crisis in Pakistan, marked by a soaring Read moreforeign debt that has reached $59 billion and a precarious debt-to-GDP ratio of 74%. Through his work, Shakil has provided a critical analysis of the country's burgeoning domestic debt, which escalated to Rs 5.5 trillion by the end of 2010, and the significant rise in debt servicing costs that have ensued.

In his extensive coverage, Shakil has delved into the intricacies of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) $11.3 billion loan to Pakistan, which was accompanied by stringent economic reform conditions. He has explored the nation's trade deficit and the low tax-to-GDP ratio, attributing it to widespread tax evasion among the elite. His articles have also addressed the concerns of the business community regarding the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade agreement, particularly the fear of increased smuggling that the agreement could foster.

Shakil's journalism extends to the financial challenges in the war-torn region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where he has reported on the reluctance of commercial banks to extend financing, and the subsequent repercussions on trade and industry. He has shed light on the declining trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Central Asian Republics, underscoring the security concerns and the lack of control over trade routes. His reporting not only highlights the economic difficulties but also emphasizes the complexities of regional economic development in the face of persistent security challenges.

I'm Asad Zia, a freelance journalist based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With a master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, I have honed my skills and knowledge in the field of media.

With over 13 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working on various journalistic Read moreendeavors. Currently, I am contributing to Express Tribune T-Magazine as a freelance journalist, where I bring my expertise and dedication to every assignment.

Throughout my career, I have covered a diverse range of topics and issues. During my time at Express Tribune, I worked as a reporter, delving into important subjects such as health, education, militancy, internally displaced persons (IDPs) issues, and the challenges faced by Afghan migrants. My goal has always been to shed light on these matters and give a voice to the voiceless.

In addition to my work with Express Tribune, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed media organizations. I was a part of BBC Pashto Service, where I showcased my reporting and storytelling abilities. I also made significant contributions to Afghanistan Today, a German-funded MICT website, playing a crucial role in promoting transparency and disseminating accurate information.

Jamshed Baghwan has been working as a field journalist for almost 25 years and has worked with national and international organizations including Reuters while covering Afghan war--pre and post U.S invasion into Afghanistan.
Baghwan has been leading one of Pakistan's largest news group in Khyber Read morePakhtunkhwa with two newspapers--both in English and Urdu and a News Television Channel.

Umar Farooq is a multimedia journalist based in Peshawar, Pakistan. He has extensive experience working in conflict zones. He has expertise in reporting on Pakistan-Afghan-US affairs and militancy۔

Abdul Wadood Jan is a journalist based in Peshawar, Pakistan.

I am mid carrier multimedia journalist based in Peshawar, covering Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Tribal Districts of Pakistan.  I have expertise in the field of Radio Journalism, Print Media, Photo Journalism, Training & Development, Documentaries, and New Media. 

Through, I am also a Fellow of “Read moreSouth Asia in Transition” by Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie in Nepal, Three months “Development Journalism” course supported by German International Cooperation (GIZ), Six Weeks of intense “News Lab training for Journalists” by Aitebaar News Lab Program and Certification of “Photo Journalism & Image Processing” by National-Geographic Photo Camps in Pakistan. 

In the field of education, I have a master's in Journalism and Mass Communication from the government university of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a diploma in Information Technology from government recognized institute in Peshawar.

Umer Farooq is a journalist based in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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