Faisal Qureshi (anchor)

Faisal Qureshi
فیصل قریشی
Born Faisal Qureshi
(1962-08-16) 16 August 1962
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Residence Karachi
Nationality Pakistani
Other names FQ
Alma mater Louisiana State University, Habib Public School, Dayaram Jethamal Science College
Occupation anchor, businessman, entrepreneur, electrical engineer, social activist
Years active 2006-present
Notable work Mensa Pakistan, P@SHA, Kolachi Advanced Technologies
Spouse(s) Reema Siddiqui

Faisal Qureshi (born August 16, 1962) also known as FQ is a Pakistani anchor, businessman, entrepreneur, electrical engineer and social activist from Karachi.[1]

Early life and career

Faisal Qureshi was born on 16 August 1964 in Karachi. He attended Habib Public School and Dayaram Jethamal Science College in Karachi. He obtained a B.S. Degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[2] Faisal started his career as an anchor in 2006 by hosting the show "Loose Ends" on Business Plus. He hosted "Loose Ends" from May 19, 2006 to March 31, 2007. He has also hosted the morning show "Breakfast at Dawn" on Dawn News, talk show "Ankahi" on Samaa TV and "Bang Dara" on News One.[3] Additionally, Faisal is chief executive officer of Kolachi Advanced Technologies and founder chairperson of Mensa Pakistan and P@SHA.[2][4]

References

  1. "Faisal Qureshi and the parasites of Pakistan: An interview". Ideas Evolved. September 2, 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Faisal Qureshi (Anchor)". Pakistan Times. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. "Popular Pakistani TV Anchor Person Faisal Qureshi". Pakistan 360 Degrees. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  4. "Faisal Qureshi Bang e Dara". Urdu Wire. Retrieved 20 October 2015.

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