Asma Chaudhry, a renowned Pakistani television journalist and news anchor, was born on June 7th, 1978.
Career
Asma Chaudhry, an Islamabad native, started her career in the media as a sub editor at the prestigious Jang Group of News Papers. She has amassed broad praise for her remarkable anchoring abilities and meticulous research throughout the years, leaving an enduring impression on both print and electronic media.
Several awards, including the coveted PTV Award for her production “Vision Pakistan” in 2003, were given to Asma for her commitment to her craft. Asma became well-known throughout Pakistan as a result of her outstanding reporting and directing the well-liked TV programme “Parliament Cafeteria.” She has travelled the world, reporting on important occasions, elections, and diplomatic missions, earning her a reputation as a recognized diplomatic correspondent.
Asma Chaudhry has led the charge in dismantling barriers all throughout her career. She entered Afghanistan for the first time as a female journalist in 2005 to conduct fieldwork and speak with the Taliban, demonstrating her unflinching pursuit of the truth and impartial reporting. Asma’s analytical views have been crucial in influencing viewers’ perspectives on important problems as a member of the pioneering team at Dunya News and Channel 24.
Asma has been a leading voice on many of Pakistan’s news stations, including Geo News, Dunya News, Dawn News, 24 News, Capital TV, and Neo TV. In 2020, she also made a YouTube channel as a foray into the digital world.
Family
Although little is known about her family, it is obvious that they have contributed significantly to her success by giving her the foundation and support she needed to pursue a career in journalism. This deliberate privacy has allowed Asma to concentrate on her professional goals while maintaining the boundaries she considers necessary in her personal life.
Awards and recognition
In recognition of her great commitment to journalism, Asma Chaudhry received the “Benazir Excellence Award” in 2013 and the “Best Anchor Award” at the 2012 Pakistan Media Awards. Her devotion to presenting correct information and her love for journalism have always been visible in her work.
Trivia
She travelled to the United States, United Kingdom, India, Germany, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for special assignments while working as a special diplomatic reporter, covering the AGRA summit, SAARC summit, and the 2008 US presidential elections.
She also participated in the IVL program arranged by the state department of USA on Documentary Productions and Film Making.
With her new position at Talon News, the most recent entry to the Pakistani media landscape, Asma Chaudhry is starting a new chapter as a senior news anchor and analyst.