Arif Nizami

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Arif Nizami
Federal Minister for Information and Postal Service (caretaker)
In office
2 April 2013 – 7 June 2013
PresidentAsif Ali Zardari
Prime MinisterMir Hazar Khan Khoso (caretaker)
Personal details
Born(1948-10-14)14 October 1948
Hameed Nizami
(father)

Arif Nizami (

Urdu: عارِف نِظامی; 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

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.[1]

Early life

Nizami was born to

Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.[2]

Career

He left The Nation and

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.[2]

In 2010, he founded Pakistan Today newspaper and served as editor of the newspaper.[3]

In 2013, he was made caretaker minister for Information and Postal Service.[4]

In 2015, Arif Nizami became CEO of Channel 24.[5] He was also the host of a political talk show "Debate News Analysis".[5] Arif Nizami is also known for previously hosting a current affairs show on Samaa TV.[5] He was also a guest in 92 News Talk Show program "Ho Kya Raha Hai".[6]

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.[7]

References

  1. ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Arif Nizami moves court". Pakistan: Dawn. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  3. ^ Sarah Elahi (8 October 2010). "Former 'The Nation' editor launches new publication". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Federal cabinet: Caretaker ministers assigned portfolios – The Express Tribune". 4 April 2013.
  5. ^ a b c PMU Correspondant (1 July 2015). "Arif Nizami becomes Channel 24 CEO". Pakistan Media Updates.
  6. ^ Political Talk Show: Arif Nizami 92 News Channel
  7. ^ "Veteran journalist Arif Nizami passes away in Lahore". Geo News.