Waseem Badami facts for kids
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Waseem Badami
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| وسیم بدامی | |
Waseem Badami in 2022
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | News Anchor |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Employer | ARY News (2006-present) |
| Children | 1 |
Waseem Badami is a well-known Pakistani television host and news anchor. He is famous for hosting the political talk show 11th Hour on ARY News. He also hosts a special show during the month of Ramazan called Shan-e-Ramazan.
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Waseem Badami's Journey in TV
Waseem Badami started his career while he was still a university student. He began by giving traffic updates on the radio. This early experience helped him learn about broadcasting.
Starting His Career
After his radio work, Waseem joined a channel called Business Plus. There, he worked as a researcher. He worked very hard and learned a lot about television.
In 2006, Waseem got a big opportunity. He was chosen to work for ARY News, a major news channel. He started there as a journalist and an anchor. An anchor is someone who presents news or shows on TV.
Moving Channels and Returning
Waseem left ARY News in 2014 to join another network called BOL Network. He worked there as a senior anchorperson. However, he returned to ARY News in 2015.
He has been with ARY News ever since. He is currently the host of a very popular talk show called "11th Hour." This show often discusses important political topics.
Famous Shows and Style
Besides "11th Hour," Waseem Badami also hosts Shan-e-Ramazan on ARY Digital. This show is very popular during the holy month of Ramazan.
Waseem is known for his unique style of asking questions, often called "Masoomana Sawal" (innocent questions). This has become a special part of his identity. He also hosts a cricket show called Har Lamha Purjosh, especially during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
Beyond Television
In 2017, Waseem Badami started a new business venture. He partnered with a company called Hemani Herbals. Together, they launched a brand of organic products and skincare items. The brand is named "WB," using his initials.
The "WB" products were first launched in Dubai. After that, they were introduced in Karachi, Pakistan.
In 2022, Waseem Badami also started his own podcast show. You can find it on YouTube and it's called "Podcast with Waseem Badami."
