Obaid Abrar
Journalist
Islamabad
Summary
A responsible, committed, and multi-skilled journalist with a talent for building strong working relationships with investigators, photographers, columnists, and news editors. Demonstrates a quick ability to absorb new ideas and adapt in fast-paced environments. Possesses clear and effective communication skills to write and present balanced, informative, and engaging stories. Aims to establish a prominent presence as a media practitioner in the field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Reporter
Pakistan Today
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/15/ihc-reserves-verdict-on-bushra-bibis-appeal-against-khawar-maneka/
Tutor, Media Department
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
01.2012 - Current
Staff Reporter
The News International (Jang Group)
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/obaid-abrar-khan
Staff Reporter
BOL News (English Weekly)
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: https://www.bolnews.com/author/obaid-abrar-khan/
Staff Reporter
The News International (Jang Group)
05.2008 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/obaid-abrar-khan
Especial duty during General Elections & budget
Geo TV (Jang Media Group)
01.2008 - 01.2021
Visiting Lecturer, Social Sciences Department
Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU)
10.2018 - 02.2019
Lecturer, Media Department
Foundation University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Staff Reporter
The Post (Khabrain Group of Newspapers)
10.2006 - 05.2008
Sub-Editor
Flare (Telecom Magazine)
11.2005 - 09.2006
- Coordinate with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize articles for the magazine
- Edit articles and interview of the reporters
- Write articles for the magazine
- Coordinate with the graphic designers to make layout the magazine
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
National University of Modern Languages
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan04-2003
Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Research and Investigative Skills
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Adaptability and Flexibility
Ethical Integrity
undefinedCertification
China development Studies and Media Exchange from School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University, Beijing, China in 2017
Foreign Visits for Media Coverage
- 4th Southeast and South Asia Trip to Yunnan Symposium (China)
- 2nd China South Asia Expo Fair (China)
- Seminar for Eurasia News Media Heads (China)
- The Seventh 10+3 Media Cooperation Forum (China)
- Seed For Future Program organized by Huawei (China)
- Post-Earthquake coverage in (Nepal)
- Huawei connect 2016 conference (Shanghai, China)
- GITEX, Technology week Exhibition (Dubai)
- Short-term training program in Renmin University, (China)
- Huawei connect 2018 conference (Shanghai, China)
Membership
- National Press Club
- Rawalpindi/Islamabad Union of Journalist (RIUJ)
- Court and Crime Reporters Association (CCRA)
- Islamabad High Court Reporter Association (IHCRA)
Awards
- Received award from Chief Justice of Pakistan for the coverage of lawyer’s movement for the restoration of deposed judges and independent judiciary in Pakistan.
- Received award from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan for disaster reporting.
Timeline
Staff Reporter
Pakistan Today
01.2024 - Current
Staff Reporter
The News International (Jang Group)
03.2023 - 12.2024
Staff Reporter
BOL News (English Weekly)
08.2021 - 03.2023
Visiting Lecturer, Social Sciences Department
Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU)
10.2018 - 02.2019
Lecturer, Media Department
Foundation University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Tutor, Media Department
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
01.2012 - Current
Staff Reporter
The News International (Jang Group)
05.2008 - 08.2021
Especial duty during General Elections & budget
Geo TV (Jang Media Group)
01.2008 - 01.2021
Staff Reporter
The Post (Khabrain Group of Newspapers)
10.2006 - 05.2008
Sub-Editor
Flare (Telecom Magazine)
11.2005 - 09.2006
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
National University of Modern Languages
04.2001 -
China development Studies and Media Exchange from School of Journalism and Communication, Renmin University, Beijing, China in 2017
Aircraft Accident Investigation for Media Persons.
The future of Mobile Communication.
Reporting of Today.
Disaster Reporting.
Crime scene reporting.
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Punjab University
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