Daniyal Waseem

Daniyal Waseem
Born Asif Waseem
(1982-09-09) September 9, 1982
Quetta, Balochistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Alma mater St. Mary's School (SSC)
FGDC (HSSC)
University of Balochistan (MA Journalism)
Occupation Journalist, Businessman
Years active 1999–present
Known for Co-Founder OARAX Network
Vice President Solution 9
Joint Secretary Origin NGO
Spouse(s) Tahira Akram 2006 - 2012
Children Maha Daniyal
Relatives Waseem Ahmed (Father)
Jahangir Wasim (Brother)
Website http://www.berlinlogs.com/

Daniyal Waseem (Arabic: دانيال وسیم ) (born 9 September 1982) is a Pakistani journalist. He is the editor and founder of Berlin Logs a local English language magazine from Berlin, Germany. He has intensive research on Talibanisation of South Asia and Afghan War issues. He covered several war fronts in Afghanistan including Qandhar and Bagram region where one of the most influential US air bases were located.

Biography

Daniyal Waseem is the eldest son of Ahmed, Waseem. He was born in Quetta provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. Waseem finished his schooling from St. Mary's High School, Quetta, Balochistan and had his postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication from the University of Balochistan. Initially Waseem worked with Daily Awam and experienced covering war fronts many times. He has intensive research on Talibanisation of South Asia and Afghan War issues. He remained on the frontlines on Kashmir conflict zones and in Kandahar, Afghanistan as a journalist. He has been to the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai,[1] India and to The International Institute of Journalism in Berlin, Germany.

Assassination attempt

Waseem and his family survived many attacks on their lives. In October 2008 a powerful bomb exploded next to the wall of his personal chamber in the offices of Awam Group of Publications in Quetta, Pakistan in which 7 employees of the newspaper received serious injuries.[2][3] In those days the issue of Rediff Pakistan was also in controversy and some security officials indicated the involvement of Indian elements in the blast.[4] He moved to Germany while he was on a tour and received multiple life threats from extremist religious groups.[5]

Notable activities

Waseem is one of the founder members Origin Community Development Organisation[6] and worked in many field projects of the organisation including the free medical and food camps for the people of remote areas in Kharan and Chaghai districts of Balochistan.

Awards

See also

References

  1. ↑ ACJ Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
  2. ↑ Journalist Network Journalist Danial Waseem 2008 bomb blast
  3. ↑ CPNE News Release Journalists condemned the bomb blast in newspaper office
  4. ↑ Journalist Network Journalist Danial Waseem 2008 bomb blast
  5. ↑ Central News Asia Taliban threaten journalist
  6. ↑ ORIGIN Pakistan Origin Community Development Organization

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