What was your first job as a journalist?
To report crimes in Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no.
How is social media changing news?
It is changing news at a fast pace. But the main challenge on social media news is to cater for the unverified, false and made-up news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have any
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be the voice of oppressed people, highlight the corruption of untouchables and cover the real-time stories in war and conflict-ridden areas
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Stories that matter!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Finalcut pro
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Ellon Musk
Why did you become a journalist?
Because of the passion
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Liquor Trafficking by the North Korean Embassy Officials in Pakistan which led to the immediate sack of the ambassador and other officials.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be neutral. Don't be a party. Be bold.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To interview the Prime Minister of Pakistan on corruption charges
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To report from N. Korea
What's your favorite drink?
Cola
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In a library.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That people get involved in bribes and hide stuff instead of reporting it
