Asma Shirazi

Asma Shirazi is a distinguished Pakistani journalist, senior anchor-person, and political commentator. She holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science from the University of the Punjab. Shirazi began her career in journalism with Pakistan Television (PTV) in 2000 and later joined Geo News in 2002. Over the years, she has worked with several major Pakistani news channels, including ARY News, Samaa TV, Dawn News, and Hum News.

Shirazi made history as Pakistan’s first female war correspondent, reporting from the 2006 Lebanon War and the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in 2009. She is known for her fearless and ethical journalism, which earned her the prestigious Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism in 2014. Currently, she hosts a primetime current affairs show on Hum News.

Throughout her career, Shirazi has covered significant events such as the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, Taliban violence, and the state of emergency declared by General Pervez Musharraf in 2007. Her work has been recognized for its comprehensive and unbiased reporting, making her a respected figure in Pakistani journalism.