A distinguished Pakistani journalist, media executive, and digital transformation leader with more than 30 years of experience across print, television, and digital media.

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Abdur Razzaq Sial is one of Pakistan’s experienced media professionals, having served in leading editorial and management roles since 1994. In March 2026, he was elected President of the National Press Club Islamabad, reflecting the confidence of the country’s journalist community. His career combines editorial excellence, newsroom leadership, digital innovation and strategic media management.

PROFILE

Throughout his career, Mr. Sial has contributed to the evolution of Pakistan’s media industry by combining traditional journalism with modern digital practices. His leadership in editorial management, digital transformation and organizational development continues to support journalists and strengthen professional media institutions.

CURRENT LEADERSHIP

• Elected President of the National Press Club Islamabad in March 2026.
• Represents journalists at national and international forums.
• Promotes professional standards, media development and collaboration.
• Supports initiatives for responsible journalism and press freedom.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• HUM News (February 2019 – October 2025) Head of HUM News Urdu & Head of Digital
• 92 News (2016 – 2018) Bureau Chief, Islamabad
• Geo News (December 2006 – May 2015) Executive Assignment Editor, Producer & Copy Editor
• Daily Jinnah (August 2004 – November 2006) News Editor
• Daily Ausaf (September 1997 – August 2004) News Editor
• Daily Khabrain (June 1996 – September 1997) Senior Sub-Editor
• Daily Al-Akhbar (July 1994 – June 1996) Sub-Editor

Vice President of the National Press Club, Bashir Chaudhary, is an award-winning multimedia journalist with more than two decades of experience in Pakistan’s electronic and digital media landscape. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, ethical, and evidence-based journalism, reporting on national politics, governance, judiciary, public policy, economy, immigration, foreign affairs, national security, and parliamentary affairs. Having worked with leading news organisations including Urdu News, 24 News, Dunya News, CNBC Pakistan, Waqt News, Royal News, and SANA News, he has covered many of Pakistan’s defining political and constitutional events, including the Lawyers’ Movement, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the Memogate scandal, the Panama Papers case, multiple general elections, the APS tragedy, the 2014 sit-in, and the 2024 General Elections. His expertise extends across investigative reporting, live broadcasting, multimedia storytelling, mobile journalism, critical interviewing, and the effective use of AI-powered tools in modern journalism.

Beyond newsroom reporting, Bashir has made significant contributions to journalism education and professional development. He has delivered lectures and training workshops at prestigious institutions including Quaid-i-Azam University, Bahria University, the National Defence University, and the International Islamic University, sharing his expertise on media ethics, reporting principles, and journalism practices. He has also served as a jury member for media competitions and mentored aspiring civil servants. Internationally, he represented Pakistan through official media visits to Japan and Afghanistan, producing reports on socio-economic, diplomatic, and regional affairs. A graduate of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) with a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, he is the recipient of the prestigious Agahi Award 2021, along with multiple organisational awards and appreciation certificates for breaking news and exclusive investigative reporting.