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| Born | 2 April 1974 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi (Bachelor of Science) (MA in Economics) (MA in International relations) |
| Occupation(s) | News anchor, Journalist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer(s) | Jang Group (1997–2002) Geo News (2002–2014) Bol News (2016–present) |
| Known for | ‘Kala Budget’ - Geo News Special Report [1] President and CEO Bol Media Group [2] Strategic Advisor to President of Pakistan on PIAIC[3] TV Show Abb Baat Hogi |
| Notable credit | Former Bureau Chief Geo News |
| Website | Official Website |
Faysal Aziz Khan (Urdu: فيصل عزيز خان ; born 02 April 1974), is a Pakistani journalist best known for serving as youngest Bureau Chief of Geo News. He is currently serving as President & CEO / Chief News Officer for Bol Media Group and hosts a current affairs talk show Abb Baat Hogi on Bol News[4]. He also serves as Strategic Advisor to President of Pakistan Arif Alvi on PIAIC. [5][6][7]
Early life
Faysal was born in Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan, into a Yusufzai Pathan family to Abdul Qayyum Khan, a government officer. Faysal graduated in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in Science at the University of Karachi, followed by a master's degree in Economics in 1995 then second master's degree in International Relations in 1997 at the University of Karachi. He is fluent in speaking English, Urdu and Sindhi language.[8]
Career
Faysal started his career in 1996 as a corespondent for Urdu language newspaper Daily Nawa-e-Waqt. In 1998 he joined Daily Jang served as staff reporter, in 2002 he joined Geo News as youngest Bureau Chief [9], where he worked for 12 years. While working for Geo News as investigative journalist he published about large-scale special investigative report named as Kala Budget (Black Budget) of Karachi in 2013 which revealed that Rs. 830 million have been looted from residents of Karachi city by illegal activities, money laundering and corruption.[10][11][12] In 2016 he joined Bol News as President and later became CEO and Chief News Officer for Bol Media Group He presently hosts a current affairs talk show Abb Baat Hogi on Bol News.[13][14][15][16][17]
Honors and awards
Faysal contributions in journalism has recognized by mentioned below awards.[18]
- 1999 – Best Reporter Award – Karachi Union of Journalist – in his 22 years long journey
- 2002 – Best IT Journalist Award by ITCN, Singapore
- 2011 – Pakistan Media Award – by Association of Television Journalist
- 2013 – Best Investigative Journalism
- 2017 – Pakistan Excellence Award
See also
References
- ^ "'Kala Budget' deprives Karachiites of Rs830m daily". The News, Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ Faysal Aziz Khan on Bol News
- ^ "Presidential Initiative For Artificial Intelligence and Computing Training". Tech Pakistan, Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ Faysal Aziz Khan on Bol News
- ^ "PIAIC expands it Training to Islamabad". Tech Juice, Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ "Pakistan Media Under Siege". Inter Press Service, Retrieved Nov 22 2007.
- ^ "Faisal Aziz Khan resigns from Geo News". Hip in Pakistan, Retrieved JAN 09, 2015.
- ^ "Civil society, journalists vow to thwart designs against Geo". The News, Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Committee to Protect Journalists - CPJ Report
- ^ "'Kala Budget' deprives Karachiites of Rs830m daily". The News, Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ "Civil society, journalists vow to thwart designs against Geo". The News, Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Murder Journalists rally to slam reporter’s murder The News, Retrieved January 15, 2011
- ^ Bol Narrative Editorial Board
- ^ Faysal Aziz Khan on Bol News
- ^ Journalists call for developing standardized list of terminology for words threatening their safety
- ^ "Journalists vow to protect freedom of expression". Pakistan Press Foundation, Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ "South Asian Free Media Association (Safma) chapter office-bearers elected". Pakistan Press Foundation, Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ "BOL hires former Geo bureau chief". Journalism Pakistan, Retrieved December 25, 2014.