PESHAWAR: Amjad Aziz Malik, a senior journalist from Peshawar, has been awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for his services in journalism.

Mr Malik started his career as a journalist in 1982 and worked with different print media organisations like Imroz, Hurriyat and Akhbar-i-Watan, eventually finding his journalistic home at Daily Jang in 1986, where he stayed for 16 years. Later, he joined Geo TV where he worked for about 12 years.

From 2014 to 2017, Mr Malik held the esteemed position of resident editor at Daily Express. Currently, he is holding the positions of chief editor at daily Kasoti Peshawar and chief executive officer of the Islamabad-based news website ‘WE News’.

An accomplished commentator, Amjad Aziz Malik lent his voice to a staggering 268 international hockey matches, earning the prestigious title of the best hockey commentator of Radio Pakistan for two consecutive years in 1999 and 2000.

He has served as secretary general of the Asian Sports Journalists Federation for an unprecedented third consecutive term. Additionally, he holds a coveted position on the executive committee of the International Association of Sports Journalists.

He has established the China Window, a cultural and information centre in Peshawar, to foster lasting understanding and collaboration between the two nations.

A prolific author, Amjad Aziz Malik has penned 17 books on a diverse array of subjects.

Published in Dawn, August 15th, 2023