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I am a seasoned bilingual journalist and digital media strategist with over 18 years of experience in newsroom leadership, multimedia content creation, and editorial management across international and Pakistani news platforms, including Voice of America (VOA). My expertise lies in building and managing high-performing editorial teams, developing impactful digital content strategies, and producing high-traffic multimedia content—most notably leading a team that generated over half a billion Facebook views in 2024 alone. I specialize in explanatory journalism, documentary production, and coverage of complex geopolitical events, with a strong track record in managing global editorial operations remotely. In addition to journalism, I bring academic experience as a visiting lecturer in mass communications and hold advanced degrees in international relations and European studies. I offer clients a combination of deep editorial insight, strategic thinking, and hands-on production capabilities across digital platforms.
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Episode 1 of VOA Urdu’s flagship documentary series on Pakistan’s political history explores the country’s formative first decade. The episode delves into the key political developments, leadership challenges, and institutional shifts that shaped the foundation of the Pakistani state. Through archival footage, expert commentary, and in-depth storytelling, the documentary offers a compelling and contextualized narrative of a critical era in Pakistan’s journey.
