Aftab Iqbal
Aftab Iqbal | |||||||
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| Born | 19 September 1961 | ||||||
| Nationality | Pakistani | ||||||
| Alma mater | Government College University | ||||||
| Occupation | Anchor, TV Host, Journalist, Director | ||||||
| Years active | 1986–present | ||||||
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| Years active | 2017–present | ||||||
| Subscribers | 1.2M subscribers[1] (3 December 2021) | ||||||
| Total views | 442,357,624[1] (3 December 2021) | ||||||
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Updated: 05 October 2021 | |||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Aftab Iqbal is a Pakistani television host, journalist, and businessman who founded Aap Media Group. He is a former host of TV programs Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News (2009-2010), Khabarnaak on Geo News (2010-2015), Khabardaar on Express News (2015-2018), (2018-2020) on 92 News and Khabarzar on Aap News(2018–2020), and Khabaryar on Neo News (2020-2021). He is now hosting Khabardaar on Express News.His presence on digital media is through his YouTube channel Aftab Iqbal started on January 7, 2017. In October 2018, he launched his TV Channel Aap News, where he fulfilled administrative affairs. In January 2020 he left his own channel and has joined Neo News. He left Neo News in January 2021 and went back on Express and currently hosts a show Khabardar on Express news. He also introduced digital shows Open Mic Cafe, Amaniyat and Dialogue With History on his own YouTube channel Aftab Iqbal. [2]
Life and career[]
Aftab Iqbal was born on 19 September 1961.[3] He received his master's degree from Government College University (Lahore) in 1985 and then went on to get a diploma in History of Mass Communications from San Jose State University in California in 1986.
He then worked as a reporter from 1986 to 1987 and held some positions in the private sector companies of Pakistan. Then he briefly worked as a 'Media Advisor' to Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan) from 1994 to 1995. After that, he used to write a column in Nawa-i-Waqt newspaper from 1995 to 2010.
He is the son of well-known poet Zafar Iqbal who also has been writing columns for Pakistani newspapers for over 35 years.[4]
Many people in Pakistan give him credit for playing a key role in boosting the viewership and TV ratings at three Pakistani TV channels.
Performance at Khabarnaak TV show[]
He also used to write this program's script and, as a host of the show, used to try to keep it focused on the political comedy and satire and not let it wander aimlessly.[5] The crew and cast of Khabarnaak used to do parodies or mimicries of Pakistan's known politicians like Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, Rehman Malik, Shahbaz Sharif, Anwar Maqsood, Pakistani TV personality Tariq Aziz and pop music artist Ali Azmat among many others.[5]Aftab Iqbal used to include a short educational segment in this program, called Zabaan-o-Bayaan in which he used to point out pronunciation errors in the society.
Youtube Channels[]
He currently appears in a show named "Open Mic Cafe" hosted by Dr. Arooba on his Youtube channel. He also appears in a show named Loose Cannon hosted by himself on his Youtube channel named "Karakoram TV".He has also launched a new youtube channel by the name of Aftabiyan and is uploading a show Mailbox with Aftab Iqbal currently on Aftabiyan with a promise to upload a sitcom and a film.
Return to Khabardaar (TV show) on Express News[]
In January 2021, Aftab Iqbal returned to his old show Khabardaar which he used to host on Express News.
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 2009–10 | Hasb-e-Haal | Himself (host) | Dunya News | |
| 2010–14 | Khabarnaak | Himself (host) | Geo News | |
| 2015–2021 | Khabardaar | Himself (host) | Express News | |
| 2018–20 | Khabarzar | Himself (host) | Aap News | |
| 2020–21 | Khabaryar | Himself (host) | Neo News | [6] |
| 2021 | The Expresso Morning Show | Himself | Express News | Guest, as part of Khabardaar team |
Web shows[]
| Year | Show | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–present | Mailbox with Aftab Iqbal | Himself(host) | YouTube | Guest, as part of Khabardaar team |
| 2019–present | Permanent guest | YouTube | ||
| 2021–present | Saray Rung Punjab Day | Himself (host) | YouTube |
References[]
- ^ a b "About Aftab Iqbal". YouTube.
- ^ "Aftab Iqbal joins NEO Network". NEO TV. 10 January 2020.
- ^ "Profile Of Aftab Iqbal".
- ^ Zafar Iqbal speaks out on Poetry Dawn (newspaper), Published 2 April 2009. Retrieved 28 March 2018
- ^ a b Qaisar Rashid (8 April 2014). "A few words on Khabarnaak". Daily Times (newspaper). Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ "Khabaryaar on Neo News". [AftabIqbal]. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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External links[]
- Aftab Iqbal at IMDb
- 1961 births
- Living people
- People from Okara, Pakistan
- Pakistani television hosts
- Pakistani television people
- Pakistani television writers
- Pakistani male journalists
- Pakistani columnists
- Male television writers
- Pakistani mass media businesspeople
- Pakistani mass media owners
- Government College University, Lahore alumni
- San Jose State University alumni