Aftab Iqbal
| Aftab Iqbal | |
|---|---|
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Aftab Iqbal in 2010 | |
| Born |
September 9, 1961[1][2] Pakistan |
| Other names | Afi |
| Occupation | Television/newspaper columnist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | www.twitter.com/AftabianIqbal |
Aftab Iqbal (Urdu: آفتاب اقبال—Āftāb Iqbāl) is a journalist and television anchor from Okara, Pakistan.
Career
He is the host of Khabardar on Express News and former host of the satirical talk show Khabarnaak on GEO News. Aftab Iqbal is currently the anchor of Khabardaar Show Express News.
Previously, he hosted the show Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News, before leaving Geo News channel's previous show, Khabarnaak, because of personal reservations.[3]
He then worked in English media for one year in 1986. From 1994-95, Iqbal served as Media Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab. He frequently writes a column in The News International.[2] He also wrote an article for Newsweek Pakistan.[4]
As a columnist, Iqbal has written for a number of publications, including the Urdu language Nawa-i-Waqt. He completed his early study in the Convent of Jesus and Marry at Lahore. He graduated with Masters from the Government College University in Lahore in 1985 and studied media at the San Jose State University in California in 1986.
Family
Aftab is the son of the Urdu poet Zafar Iqbal. In his interview to Geo Channel he Said "I think I would never have taken an interest in Urdu poetry and writing if I were not the son of the famous poet Zafar Iqbal." Aftab belongs to the Arain tribe.[2]
References
- ↑ "Aftab Iqbal Profile". pakistantimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- 1 2 3 Aftab Iqbal's Resume
- ↑ Where is Aftab Iqbal ? from program Hasb-i-Haal
- ↑ Aftab's article in Newsweek Pakistan