Arif Nizami (Punjabi, Urdu: عارِف نِظامی; 14 October 1948 – 21 July 2020) was a Pakistani journalist and caretaker federal minister who was the founder of the Pakistan Today.
Arif Nizami | |
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| 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 | |
| Born | 14 October 1948 Punjab, Pakistan |
| Died | 21 July 2020 (aged 71) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Previously, he had been an editor of The Nation and had served as Minister of Information and Postal Service in the Khoso caretaker ministry.
In March 2023, he was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan for his contribution to the field of journalism.[1]
Early life
editArif Nizami was born in Lahore to Hameed Nizami, who was an eminent journalist, Pakistan Movement activist, and the founder of Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.[2]
Career
editArif left The Nation and Nawa-i-Waqt in 2009 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.[2]
In 2010, he founded Pakistan Today newspaper and served as editor of the newspaper.[3]
In 2013, he was made caretaker federal minister for Information and Postal Service.[4]
In 2015, Arif Nizami became CEO of Channel 24.[5] He was also the host of a political talk show "Debate News Analysis".[5] Arif Nizami is also known for previously hosting a current affairs show on Samaa TV.[5] He was also a guest in 92 News Talk Show program "Ho Kya Raha Hai".[6]
Death
editArif Nizami died on Wednesday 21 July 2020 at the age of 72. Arif Nizami had suffered from a heart attack around 1 July and was admitted to a private hospital in Lahore.[7]
References
edit- ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c PMU Correspondant (1 July 2015). "Arif Nizami becomes Channel 24 CEO". Pakistan Media Updates.
- ^ Political Talk Show: Arif Nizami 92 News Channel
- ^ "Veteran journalist Arif Nizami passes away in Lahore". Geo News.
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