Arshad Sharif facts for kids
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Arshad Sharif
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| ارشد شریف | |
Sharif in 2013
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| Born | 22 February 1973 |
| Died | 23 October 2022 (aged 49) Kajiado, Kenya
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| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | H-11 graveyard |
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| Occupation | News anchor Analyst |
| Employer | ARY Digital Network |
| Known for | Power Play TV Show ARY News News Reporter at Dawn News TV Show Kyun? (Why?) at Dunya News |
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Notable credit(s)
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Anchor ARY News Bureau Chief ARY News (Islamabad) News anchor Dunya TV Former Director News, Aaj News Former Director News, Dunya TV |
| Television | ARY News, Dunya News , Dawn News |
| Spouse(s) | Javeria Siddique |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Muhammad Sharif (father) |
| Relatives | Ashraf Sharif (brother) |
| Awards |  Pride of PerformanceAgahi Award Asian Investigative Media Award War Correspondent Award |
Arshad Sharif (Urdu: ارشد شریف; born February 22, 1973 – died October 23, 2022) was a famous Pakistani journalist and TV news anchor. He was known for his special work in investigative journalism. This means he looked deeply into important stories. He reported on many political events in Pakistan and for news groups around the world.
On March 23, 2019, the President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, gave him the Pride of Performance award. This award is for people who have done great things for their country. Arshad Sharif was shot and killed by police in Kenya on October 23, 2022.
Sharif was the host of a popular TV show called Power Play on ARY News. He also worked as a News Director at AAJ News. Before that, he led the news team at Dunya News and hosted a show called Kyun (meaning "Why?").
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Early Life and Education
Arshad Sharif was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Muhammad Sharif, was a Commander in the Pakistan Navy. Arshad Sharif started working as a journalist in 1993. He was still a student at the time.
He studied at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad. There, he earned a Master of Science degree in Public Administration.
His Career in Journalism
Sharif's first job in media was with a weekly magazine called Pulse in 1999. He wrote articles and helped manage the magazine. Later, he joined The News in 1999 and Daily Dawn in 2001.
He often reported on conflicts in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. He was very good at covering stories about defense and foreign affairs. He also reported from cities like London, Paris, and Strasbourg. In 2012, he won an Agahi Award for his journalism.
In 2016, Sharif and his producer, Adeel Raja, won the Investigative Journalist of the Year Award. This was for their TV program Power Play. In 2018, he won another Agahi Award. People chose him as their favorite male current affairs anchor.
He started his show Power Play on ARY News in 2014. Sharif also led the news departments at AAJ News and Dunya TV. In 2011, he worked as a Bureau Chief for Dawn News.
In August 2022, Sharif left Pakistan. He moved to Dubai and then to Kenya. This happened after some controversial comments were made on his show. He felt his life might be in danger.
His Passing Away
Arshad Sharif was shot and killed in Kajiado, Kenya, on October 23, 2022. The local police said it was a case of "mistaken identity." This means they thought he was someone else. The next day, the Kenyan Independent Police Oversight Authority started an investigation into his death.
How People Reacted
News of Sharif's death shocked many people in Pakistan and other countries. The President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, said it was a "great loss to journalism and Pakistan." The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, called the news "shocking."
Many people attended Arshad Sharif's funeral prayers. Close friends and colleagues came to his home to share their sadness. This included important figures like Imran Khan.
Awards and Honors
- Pride of Performance Award in 2019 from the President of Pakistan.
- Agahi Award for Journalism in 2012.
See Also
- List of Pakistani journalists
- List of Pakistani writers
