Английская Википедия:Arif Nizami

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Arif Nizami (Punjabi, Шаблон:Lang-ur; 14 October 1948 – 21 July 2021) was a Pakistani journalist and caretaker federal minister who was the founder of the Pakistan Today.

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 Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan for his contribution to the field of journalism.

Early life

Nizami was born to Hameed Nizami in Lahore, the founder of Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.

Career

He 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.

In 2010, he founded Pakistan Today newspaper and served as editor of the newspaper.

In 2013, he was made caretaker minister for Information and Postal Service.

In 2015, Arif Nizami became CEO of Channel 24. He was also the host of a political talk show "Debate News Analysis". Arif Nizami is also known for previously hosting a current affairs show on Samaa TV. He was also a guest in 92 News Talk Show program "Ho Kya Raha Hai".

Death

Arif Nizami died on Wednesday 21 July 2021 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.