Shamim Ara

Award-winning broadcast journalist with 12+ years of experience in international reporting, anchoring, and documentary production. Specialized in foreign affairs, conflict reporting, gender issues, and humanitarian crises in South Asia. Extensive field reporting experience from conflict-affected regions including Swat, Dir, tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Afghanistan-related developments.

Recognized with the First Women Media Award (2013) for excellence in television journalism. as a winner. Organized by UKS Research Center, APNS & CIPE USA Proven ability to produce high-impact investigative stories, live coverage, and international news analysis for television audiences. with special focus on women of war zone of kpk

Senior Reporter – Foreign Affairs & Humanitarian Issues at Country News, Pakistan (2014-01 – Present) • Reported on regional geopolitics, Afghanistan developments, and Kashmir conflict issues.

• Produced investigative stories highlighting humanitarian challenges, refugees, and women in conflict zones.
• Conducted interviews with government officials, diplomats, and policy experts.
• Delivered field reports and live coverage of regional political developments. Anchor / Producer / Reporter at Khyber News, Pakistan (2007-01 – 2013-12) • Created and anchored investigative program "Zama Haq (My Right)", focusing on women's rights and social justice issues in conflict-affected regions.
• Conducted field reporting in Swat, Dir, and Orakzai Agency, highlighting gender /children challenges and humanitarian conditions.
• Produced special coverage of the 2010 Pakistan floods, documenting humanitarian responses and displaced communities.
• Managed DSNG live reporting operations from Peshawar, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. News Anchor – Current Affairs & Live Bulletins at Khyber News (2007-01 – 2013-12) • Anchored daily live news bulletins and current affairs segments for over five years.
• Presented international news coverage from the global desk.
• Delivered specialized bulletins covering business, weather, sports, and infotainment. Sub-Editor & Assignment Editor at Khyber News • Coordinated newsroom operations and daily editorial planning.
• Monitored international news agencies including Reuters, BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera.
• Supervised scriptwriting, editing, and voiceover production for television reports.

Senior

News & Program Producer at Khyber TV / Khyber News • Directed live news programs and television bulletins.

• Produced documentaries on Afghanistan, women's rights, human rights, and regional politics.
• Developed program concepts, titles, and thematic television packages.

MPhil in International Relations – Iqra University, Islamabad

MS in Journalism & Mass Communication – Gomal University

Master in International Relations – University of Peshawar

Bachelor of Arts – Gomal University