Top 10 Pakistani Female News Anchors Who Are Making the Country Proud

Top 10 Pakistani Female News Anchors Who Are Making the Country Proud

Article Intro:

‍Women are making their mark in every profession and news journalism is no exception. Putting your life in front of millions of people every day takes courage and grit, which is why it’s even more impressive that Pakistan has so many women breaking new ground in broadcast journalism. There are many Pakistani Female News Anchors who are striving to make a name for themselves in this field.

 

Summah Shah

Summah Shah makes our list of Pakistani Female News Anchors because she was one of the first women to do what was traditionally a man’s job. You could say that she was a pioneer in the field. She began her career at a time when newsrooms weren’t exactly welcoming to women. After a decade of hard work, she was promoted to the position of Deputy Managing Editor, which is amazing for someone who came from such humble beginnings. She studied at the University of Karachi and then got a job at Radio Pakistan. She was the first woman to become a reporter for a government-run radio network. After a decade at Radio Pakistan, she began working for the Pakistan Television Corporation in 1976.

 

Shafaq Khan

Shafaq Khan was the first woman to host a show on Pakistan’s premier news channel, and she is still one of the most recognizable faces in the industry. She first came to prominence when she became the host of the Pakistani talk show “Hum Log” while still in college. Khan studied at Pakistan’s most prestigious universities, the Government College University in Lahore and Punjab University. She began her career as a journalist in 1982 and soon after, she became the news anchor for the PTV show “News at Nine”. She is also the first woman to anchor live coverage of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Anum Saeed

Anum Saeed has made a name for herself as a broadcast journalist and television presenter. She currently hosts a show on Geo TV called “Rinzai”. She has also worked as the senior anchor for “News Hour” on Aaj TV and as the host of a show on Dunya TV called “Dunya Sa Hai”. Saeed has a degree in English literature and a journalism degree from the Institute of Communication Studies. She began her career in broadcast journalism in 1997. She was one of the first women to host the business program Pakistan Money on the Business Plus TV channel. Saeed has hosted several shows on different news channels.

 

Aamina Sheikh

Aamina Sheikh has made a name for herself as a talk show host and journalist. She has worked on various news channels as a host and anchor, including Dunya TV, Express TV, and the Pakistani channel Geo TV. She became famous after she anchored the show “Khara Hun”, which was a talk show featuring prominent Pakistani women. Sheikh has also worked as a journalist on different shows hosted by the Dunya TV channel. Sheikh studied at the Lahore School of Communication and received a degree in journalism. She began her career in 2002.

 

Sana Shaikh

Sana Shaikh is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has made a name for herself in the field of broadcast journalism. She has hosted shows for different news channels including Dunya TV and Samaa TV. She is also an actress who began her acting career in 2002. Shaikh studied at the University of Management and Technology. She began her career in 2002 and hosted several shows for the Dunya TV channel. She became famous for the talk show “Bain Ajeeb Teer”, which featured prominent Pakistani women. Since then, she has anchored several other shows, including “Ek Tha Pehla Pehla Samraat” and “Aman Ki Asha”.

Sanam Chaudhry

Sanam Chaudhry is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has carved a name for herself in the field of journalism. She has worked on the Dunya TV channel and is currently the host of the show “Dunya Na Manay”. Chaudhry obtained her degree in Mass Communication from the University of Punjab. She began her career in 2004 and has worked on various shows including “Kahaan Se Aayen”. She has also hosted “Muhajir Qaumi Mahaz” and “Sawal Yeh Hai”.

 

Musarrat Shaheen

Musarrat Shaheen is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has made a name for herself in the field of broadcast journalism. She has worked on the Dunya TV channel and hosted the show “Zara Zid”. She has also hosted live coverage of the election results and political rallies. Shaheen obtained a degree in Business Administration and Management. She began her career in 2006 and has worked on the Dunya TV channel. She has hosted several shows including “Khara Hun”, “Khalq kay Sath”, and “Tum Ho Ho”.

Shagufta Shadid

Shagufta Shadid is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has made a name for herself in the field of broadcast journalism. She has worked on the Dunya TV channel and hosted the show “Shagufta Shadid Kay Sath”. She has also hosted live coverage of political rallies. Shadid obtained a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Punjab. Shadid began her career in 2006. She has hosted various shows, including “Shagufta Shadid kay Sath” and “Shagufta kay Sath”.

 

Sumaiya Bhab Shariq

Sumaiya Bhab Shariq is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has made a name for herself in the field of broadcast journalism. She has worked on the Dunya TV channel and hosted the show “Sumaiya Kay Sath”. She has also hosted live coverage of political rallies. Shariq obtained a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Punjab. Shariq began her career in 2006. She has hosted a number of shows including “Shumayian Kay Sath” and “Aaj Zara Zindagi”.

Saba Qamar

Saba Qamar is another Pakistani Female News Anchor who has made a name for herself in the field of broadcast journalism. She has worked on the Dunya TV channel and hosted the show “Saba Qamar Kay Sath”. She has also hosted live coverage of political rallies. She was one of the first women to host a show on the Dunya TV channel. Qamar obtained a degree in Journalism from the University of Punjab. She began her career in 2007 and has hosted several shows including “Dunya Kay Sath”, “Dunya Kay Sath Ba

 

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Conclusion

These Pakistani Female News Anchors have set an example for their peers in the industry and have inspired many women to enter the field of journalism. As more and more women enter the field, the future of broadcast journalism in Pakistan looks promising. These women are not only making their mark in the field of broadcasting; they are also making the country proud.