Arif Nizami
Arif Nizami (Urdu: عارِف نِظامی) is a Pakistani journalist and former caretaker federal minister who is the founder of the Pakistan Today.
Arif Nizami | |
|---|---|
| Federal Minister for Information and Postal Service (caretaker) | |
| In office 2 April 2013 – 7 June 2013 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Prime Minister | Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (caretaker) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Father | Hameed Nizami |
Previously, he has been an editor of The Nation, and has served as Minister of Information and Postal Service in the Khoso caretaker ministry.
Early life
Nizami was born to Hameed Nizami in Lahore, the founder Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.[1]
Career
He left The Nation due to personal disagreements with his uncle, the late Majid Nizami who was the managing director and Chief Executive at the family-owned newspapers at that time, whereas Arif Nizami was a part-owner and a director of the company.[1]
In 2010, he founded Pakistan Today newspaper and now serves as editor of the newspaper.[2]
In 2013, he was made caretaker minister for Information and Postal Service.[3]
In 2015, Arif Nizami became CEO of Channel 24.[4] He was also the host of a political talk show "Debate News Analysis".[4] Arif Nizami is also known for previously hosting a current affairs show on Samaa TV.[4] He is also a guest in 92 News Talk Show program "Ho Kya Raha Hai".[5] He is member of Lahore Gymkhana Club.
References
- "Arif Nizami moves court". Pakistan: Dawn. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- Sarah Elahi (8 October 2010). "Former 'The Nation' editor launches new publication". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- "Federal cabinet: Caretaker ministers assigned portfolios – The Express Tribune". 4 April 2013.
- PMU Correspondant (1 July 2015). "Arif Nizami becomes Channel 24 CEO". Pakistan Media Updates.
- Political Talk Show: Arif Nizami 92 News Channel