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-| order              =[[Managing director]] of the [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
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-| predecessor        =Yousaf Beg Mirza
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-| alma_mater         =[[Jinnah Sindh Medical University]]<br><small>([[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]])</small><br>[[Tufts University]]<br><small>(MSc)</small>
-| occupation         =Broadcaster, journalist
 | profession         =Physician
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-| data3              =[[Pakistan Television Network|PTV News]]<br>[[GEO News]]<br>[[ARY News]]<br>[[Express News (Pakistan)|Express News]]<br>[[Royal News]]<br>[[CNBC Pakistan|Jaag TV]]<br>[[News One]]<br>'''[[BOL Network]]'''
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-'''Shahid Masood Khan''' ({{lang-ur|شاہد مسعود خان}}), widely known as Dr. Shahid Masood is a Pakistani medical doctor [[Politics of Pakistan|political writer]], [[Television in Pakistan|television host]], [[Newspapers in Pakistan|journalist]], and political analyst.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doctor|url=http://www.drshahidmasood.com/|website=http://www.drshahidmasood.com/}}</ref>
+'''Shahid Masood Khan''' ({{lang-ur|شاہد مسعود خان}}), is a Pakistani [[Television in Pakistan|television host]], [[Newspapers in Pakistan|journalist]], and political analyst. <ref name="dawn/12aug2016">{{cite news|title=Pemra bans Dr Shahid Masood show|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1277038/pemra-bans-dr-shahid-masood-show|accessdate=24 November 2016|work=DAWN.COM|date=12 August 2016}}</ref>
-A psychiatrist, his career in broadcast journalism began after the [[9/11 attacks|terror attacks]] in the United States in 2001. During this time, he conducted various political interview of many of country's influential statesman and politicians. Prior to this, he also served as Group executive director of [[Geo News|''GEO News'']] and President of ''[[ARY Digital Network]]''.He was appointed managing director of [[Pakistan Television Network]] (PTV) by Prime Minister [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Yousaf Gilani]] in 2008; though he resigned from this position.
-As of current, he regularly writes in Newsweek Middle East and hosts a show on ''[[ARY Digital|ARY NEWS]]''. He is known for his [[Criticism on war on terrorism|tough rhetoric]] against the US-led policies on the [[War on Terror]].
-==Early life and career==
-Khan was raised in [[Taif, Saudi Arabia|Taif]] and [[Riyadh]] throughout his early life.<ref name="Pakistan Herald">{{cite news|last=staff biographer|title=Details of Shahid Masood|url=http://www.pakistanherald.com/Profile/Dr.-Shahid-Masood-115|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Pakistan Herald|date=n.d.}}</ref> His father was a civil engineer who worked in a [[Saudi Petroleum International]], and was a vital member of [[Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia|Pakistani community]] in Saudi Arabia.<ref name="Voice of the Voiceless (The Arab News)">{{cite news|last=Amna Ehtesham Khaishgi|title=Shahid Masood|url=http://www.arabnews.com/|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Voice of the Voiceless (The Arab News)|date=n.d.}}</ref> Though, his family relocated to Pakistan after his father joined the [[Pakistan State Oil]] (PSO) in teenage years.<ref name="Voice of the Voiceless (The Arab News)"/>
-He attended the [[Pakistan International School, Riyadh|Pakistan International School]] (managed by [[List of diplomatic missions of Pakistan|Pakistan Embassy, Riyadh]]) for seven years and subsequently graduated from there.<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/> Upon returning to Pakistan, Masood enrolled in [[DJ Science College]] and made a [[College transfer|transfer]] to [[Jinnah Sindh Medical University]] where he attained [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] degree in surgery.<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/> On a scholarship with [[CNN]] in 2005, he attended [[The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy]] of the [[Tufts University]] in the United States where he completed and gained MSc in [[Strategic studies]] and [[International Relations]] (IR).<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan">{{cite news|last=APP reports|title=Dr. Shahid Masood takes charge of Chairman PTV|url=http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42616&Itemid=2|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Associate Press of Pakistan|date=21 June 2008}}</ref>
-Khan is a [[Medical license|licensed surgeon]] and has practised surgery in various hospitals of United Kingdom, Ireland, and Pakistan.<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan"/> During this time, he obtained [[Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons|fellowship]] of [[Royal College of Surgeons of England|Royal College of Surgeons]] in England.<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan"/>
-==Broadcasting==
-===ARY News===
-After witnessing the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|9/11 attacks]] in the United States, Masood joined the [[ARY Digital Network]] and moved to [[ARY News]]. He began hosting his own political show, ''Views on News'' which has distinction of being Asia's longest-running current affairs Television show.<ref name="Awaz TV Profile">{{cite news|last=Awaz TV profile.|title=Dr. Shahid Masood Khan|url=http://www.awaztoday.com/singleprofile/103/Dr-Shahid-Masood-Khan.aspx|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Awaz TV Profile|date=n.d.}}</ref> He first hosted the show till 2006 before joining GEO News. In 2010, Masood rejoined ARY and restarted his show. The comeback was short-lived as Masood quit in December 2010.
-His show carried out extensive political interviews of country's influential statesman and politicians, including covered stories on [[Life in Pakistan|civil life]], [[Pakistani society|civil society]], [[Literature in Pakistan|literature]], and [[Culture of Pakistan|culture]].<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/> He conducted interviews with former [[President of Pakistan|President]] [[Pervez Musharraf]], former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]]s: [[Benazir Bhutto]], [[Shaukat Aziz]], [[Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali|Zafarfullah Jamali]], [[Nawaz Sharif]], scientists: [[Abdul Qadeer Khan]], [[Samar Mubarakmand]], and [[Pervez Hoodbhoy]].<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan"/>
-He also interviewed former [[CIA Director]], [[James Woolsey]], former [[ISI (Pakistan)|ISI Director]] [[Hamid Gul]], and including the famous interview of former commander of [[East Pakistan]] army General [[A. A. K. Niazi|AAK Niazi]]. During the peak of [[Siege of Lal Masjid|Operation Silence]], he also interviewed cleric, [[Abdul Rashid Ghazi]].<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/> Other people who appeared on the show include [[Ahmed Faraz]], [[Israr Ahmad]], [[Zakir Naik]], [[Ashfaq Ahmed]], [[Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi]], Justice [[Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui]], Justice [[Sajjad Ali Shah]], Justice [[Wajihuddin Ahmed]], Asif Ali Zardari and [[Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti|Akbar Bugti]].<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/>
-[[Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority|Pemra]] imposed a 45-days ban programme 'Live with Dr Shahid Masood'. According to Pemra, in programme aired on 22 June 2016, he had leveled allegations of bribery against Chief Justice of Sindh High court. Statement posted on Arynews website by their lawyer said that Pemra’s decision was apparently taken in haste and “may have some mala fide intent” <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1277038/pemra-bans-dr-shahid-masood-show|title=Pemra bans Dr Shahid Masood show|last=Reporter|first=The Newspaper's Staff|date=2016-08-12|access-date=2016-08-12}}</ref>
-===GEO News===
-[[File:Meraymutabiq.jpg|thumb|The opening screen for ''Meray Mutabiq''.]]
-In January 2007, Khan joined the [[Geo TV]], and moved his staff to [[GEO News]] to host another political segment, ''Meray Mutabiq'' (lit. According to me).<ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=40305 Masood joins GEO TV]</ref> which is owned by the Jang Group, the largest Urdu media group. <br /> Through [[GEO News]], Masood mounted a series criticism of [[General Musharraf]] and harshly scrutinise the role of the [[Pakistan Armed Forces|military]]'s role in [[Politics of Pakistan|state's affairs]].<ref name="Pakistan Herald"/> One of the most notable interview which was conducted by him was that of [[Lieutenant-General]] [[Jamshed Gulzar Kiani]], in which, General [[Jamshed Gulzar Kiani|Kiani]] harshly criticised [[Pervez Musharraf]] and his policies.<ref name="GEO News, 2007">{{cite news|last=Masood|first=Shahid|title=Meray Mutabiq: Interview with Past|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK_WAtLcu5s|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=GEO News, 2007|year=2007}}</ref>
-When GEO News was reinstated after suspension under the Emergency in 2007, Masood's show was kept off air till General Elections 2008. In June 2008, Masood show was taken off air, presumably due to pressure from Pervez Musharraf. He rejoined GEO in November 2008 and hosted Meray Mutabiq till early 2010.
-===PTV===
-After the [[Pakistani general election, 2008|general elections]] held in 2008 which marked the return of [[Pakistan Peoples Party|PPP]], Prime Minister [[Yousaf Raza Gillani]] approved the appointment of Masood at the stint as managing director (MD) of [[Pakistan Television Corporation]] (PTV).<ref name="Daily Times, Pakistan">{{cite news|last=Staff report|title=Shahid Masood takes charge as chairman-cum-MD of PTV|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\06\22\story_22-6-2008_pg7_6|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Daily Times, Pakistan|date=22 June 2008}}</ref> Prime Minister [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Gillani]] immediately terminated the contract of [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] MD Yousaf Beg Mirza in order for Masood to assume the charge of [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]'s MD on 22 June 2008.;<ref name="Daily Times, Pakistan"/> however, over the course of four months, Masood tendered his resignation to Prime Minister [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Gillani]], citing "tension with [[Minister of Information and Broadcasting (Pakistan)|Information and Broadcasting minister]] [[Sherry Rehman]]".<ref name="Daily Times, 2008">{{cite news|last=Staff report|title=Shahid Masood resigns as PTV MD, made PM's special assistant|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\04\story_4-11-2008_pg1_7|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Daily Times, 2008|date=4 November 2008}}</ref> His resignation was accepted by Prime Minister [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Gillani]] and appointed him as his special assistant on media policy with the status of a minister of state with immediate effect.<ref name="Daily Times, 2008"/>
-===News One===
-On NEWS ONE his program End of times was another show on the current world situation in which the past, present and predictions about future are made. In this program, the thoughts of [[Jews]], [[Christian]] and [[Islam]] are briefly described about the End of the World.
-===BOL Network===
-In November 2016, Masood left ARY News and joined [[BOL Network]]. <ref>http://www.unewstv.com/92022/breaking-dr-shahid-masood-left-ary-joined-bol-tv-watch-starting-of-his-show</ref>
-===Other TV shows===
-Khan started hosting his current affairs show ''Shahid Nama'' on Express News in 2011. The show followed a similar pattern to his earlier current affairs and politics. Before [[Pakistani general election, 2013|General Election 2013]], Masood joined [[Royal News]] for the election coverage.<ref>[http://www.royalnews.tv/category/dr-shahid-masood/ Shahid Masood joins Royal News]</ref> In December 2013, he joined [[Jaag TV]] (formerly [[CNBC Pakistan]]). Currently he is associated with [[ARY Digital Network]] where he is hosting his show ''Live with Dr. Shahid Masood''.<ref name="newsone.tv">http://www.arynews.tv/</ref>
-====On the War on Terrorism====
-Ever since [[9/11]], Khan has been severely critical of the American-led [[War on Terrorism]], although he never supported militancy or extremism.<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan" /> He routinely tends to analyse important issues along controversial lines, such as the Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and the [[2006 Lebanon War]].<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan" /> He was the only independent Pakistani journalist able to cover three major wars from the combat zones.<ref name="Associate Press of Pakistan" />
-==See also==
-* [[Hamid Mir]]
-* [[Javed Malik]]
-* [[ARY Digital]]
-* [[2007 Pakistani state of emergency]]
-* [[List of Pakistani journalists]]
 ==References==
-{{Reflist}}
+{{Reflist|2}}
-==External links==
-* [http://www.exeneter.com/archive/meraymutabiq Meray Mutabiq Archive]
-* [http://www.ibitians.com/category/columns/dr-shahid-masood/ Shahid Masood Columns at IBITIANS.com (urdu)]
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