Hamid Mir
Hamid Mir

Hamid Mir is a prominent Pakistani journalist, columnist, and television host. Over his extensive career, Mir has gained recognition for his fearless reporting and outspoken stance against the Pakistani Establishment, advocating for press freedom and human rights. He has survived two assassination attempts and faced multiple bans from television. Mir began his journalism career with Daily Jang in 1987 and joined Geo News in 2002, where he still hosts the political talk show Capital Talk. He is one of the few journalists to have interviewed Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. Despite threats and challenges, Mir continues to be an influential voice in journalism, both nationally and internationally. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Hilal-i-Imtiaz and the SAARC Lifetime Achievement Award.

Source of Influence: Media

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