Nasim Zehra

Nasim Zehra is a prominent Pakistani journalist, television anchor, and author, known for her expertise in national security and foreign affairs. She pursued her education in business at Quaid-i-Azam University and later studied diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Zehra has had a diverse career, starting as a development practitioner with the Canadian International Development Agency and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. She transitioned into journalism, becoming a well-respected voice in Pakistani media. She has hosted several influential TV programs, including ‘Policy Matters’ on Dunya News and a primetime current affairs talk show on Channel 24.

In addition to her television work, Zehra has been a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions such as the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and Quaid-i-Azam University. She is also a prolific writer, contributing columns to international publications like Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and Arab News.

Her notable work includes the book ‘From Kargil to the Coup: Events that Shook Pakistan,’ which provides an in-depth analysis of the Kargil conflict and its impact on India-Pakistan relations. Zehra’s contributions to journalism have been recognized with awards, including the Agahi Award for excellence in journalism.