BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Opening Bell, Market Pulse, Aap Ki Market, State of the Economy.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

"I've been enjoying each & every show since I joined CNBC Pakistan in 2008. However” Aap ki Market “ is the show that connects me to the general public. Viewers call in to the show – they participate and exchange their views and they hold no punches. Whether it is the cost of electricity, the sugar crisis or a market related issue, our viewers are intelligent and talk earnestly about things that are important to them and to Pakistan."

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Aadil Gillani (my near namesake) Chairman Transparency International.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   

I started my financial reporting career in another channel. I also worked 2 years for Business Plus as a senior business anchor & research analyst. I did my MBA in finance recently & plan to do PhD in future.

YOUR HOBBIES: To play football, observe the market & watch movies & TV.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Pakistan Aaj Raat, Teesri Nazar & twice a week quick fire analysis on political news in Power Lunch.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

It’s a tough question because there are quite a few things that I can say on this. I will start off by saying it gives me the freedom to speak. My shows give me a chance to represent the general public and give me the responsibility to address various stories from their perspective. ‘Pakistan Aaj Raat’ is all about our country and therefore gives me that patriotic feeling. It pumps me up because I’m able to talk about my country and it’s hot issues and perhaps come up with possible solutions.

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:   Throughout my career, I have interviewed people from different walks of life, starting from Saif Ali Khan, Akhshay Kumar, Sonu Nigam, Sajid Khan, Taz (Stereo Nation) to a long list of Pakistani stars including politicians. But when it comes to my most memorable interview, I would say it was last year when i interviewed the family of Capt Junaid Khan (Shaheed) an SSG Commando who embraced Shahdat (fighting terrorists) in Swat. The bravery/courage of Capt Junaid is evident but to see the same amount of courage and patriotism in the eyes of the family of the martyr was amazing. Hats off to the sons of the soil as well as to their families for the courageous upbringing of the heroes of the country.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   I have been literally everywhere from banking to Radio to TV. Before joining CNBC, I was working for the state PTV News, hosting "Good Morning Pakistan" that I did for exactly a year. If I go further back, I was also with Geo English which was never launched but I was hired by them for the morning show, and the list goes on and on and on. I would rather say for more details watch my show! "PAKISTAN AAJ RAAT" Monday to Friday 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

YOUR HOBBIES: Used to play cricket but now watch cricket. Fitness training and I love hunting for social stories too.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: The News.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

“The news is updated every hour on the hour. I like the idea of keeping people informed and up to date about the events taking place in our country."

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Mujahid Barelvi.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   News Anchor at another TV Channel.

YOUR HOBBIES: Reading, painting, listening to Ghazals, going on picnics.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Opening Bell& Market at 12.

WHAT SHE LOVES ABOUT HER SHOWS

“Opening bell is our morning starter show that gives you an update of all the latest happenings in the world of business and politics. I love coming in early and preparing what I need to tell my viewers of the key happenings and the issues to look out for during the rest of the day.“

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   Did my MBA in Finance from CBM.

YOUR HOBBIES: Reading, Writing and Traveling.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Agenda 360 & Teesri Nazar.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

"Agenda 360 is a hard hitting analysis based show which we often invite guests to. I enjoy being able to present opinions on such a large platform, and the banter with Haider Waheed is also highly enjoyable. The two Agenda shows have week end slots, and that gives us time to look at the issues of the week and frame a show that is deeper than just guests and random conversation".

"Teesri Nazar is a very recent venture, and it is thrilling. It is high energy throughout, and because it is done between two anchors alone, we dictate the pace in a way that is not possible otherwise. The equipment used for the show is really high tech, and the video wall as a background provides for a very interactive setting. We try to pick out what we feel are the most important news items of the week, and then knock them around between ourselves. We aim to make the show a true review of the week, where in one hour the viewer can absorb all the important news stories of the week, whilst being entertained throughout".

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  I am a political analyst. picking favourites is called career suicide.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:    I taught and continue to teach University level law, I have also written a few articles for a weekly papers in the Country. Briefly, i tried to start a social commentary magazine but that idea fell flat on its face.

YOUR HOBBIES: Life is my hobby. If I don't enjoy something, I don't do it.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Doosra Pehlu & Khaas Mulaqaat.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

Doosra Pehlu: "Getting all sides of the argument, listening to new and different perspectives and having insightful debates with knowledgeable people, these are the things that I truly enjoy about the show."

Khaas Mulaqat: "Going beyond the face and getting to know the person, that's what "Khaas Mulaqat" is really about."

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  I have had the opportunity to meet so many brilliant people that it would be difficult to single out just one.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   Anchored at Indus Television.

YOUR HOBBIES: Reading and after I get off from the work, enjoying good company.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Ghar ka kharch, Power lunch, Kamyaab.

WHAT SHE LOVES ABOUT HER SHOWS

'Ghar ka kharch' is a daily program for women in which I show them how to increase their house hold income by using their talent, how to save and how women can manage their house-hold budget economically. With this show I have been given an opportunity to help Pakistani women to fight against against our country’s soaring inflation. To make this program more interesting and to motivate women of our country, I usually try to show examples by inviting those women entrepreneurs who are struggling hard for many years in order to be independent and generate a sustainable income.

'Power lunch' is a daily blend of political and financial news. An interactive discussion with the guest who is usually a CEO or the MD of a well reputed organization is also included on a certain topic relating to the financial sector of Pakistan.

'Kamyaab' is a weekly program that seeks the person behind the public figure who has achieved success against all odds. A show like no other, Kamyaab cuts through all the hype and brings you the real person and story behind the business legend or respected achiever.

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Sirajuddin Aziz.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   Did my Masters in Economics and worked with a brokerage house as head of customer relations for more than a year.

YOUR HOBBIES: I love cooking, going out, pop music, shopping and designing.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Power Lunch, Aap Ki Market, Business Tonight.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

"Through POWER LUNCH I see the economy with a perspective of a corporate entity. AAP KI MARKET gives me a public opinion about economic activities Business tonight really test my skills as it covers 3-4 big business issues of the day in a given time."

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   I worked for other channels as an anchor trainee Prior to that I have completed my MBA (FINANCE) from IoBM in 2008.

YOUR HOBBIES: I enjoy going to the gym, love shopping & read a lot on the economy.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: The News.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

“Headlines and live hits and all kind of BREAKING NEWS Talk on hot issues with relevant personalities."

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Mohtarma Benazir Bhotto (not at CNBC).

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   Worked for a few news and business channels for 4 years as an Anchor/ Reporter and Producer and concurrently did my masters in Mass. Communication.

YOUR HOBBIES: Reading Books, watching news channels and swimming.

BUREAU: Karachi.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Market at 12, Closing bell, Market This Week.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

"I’ve been enjoying anchoring all the shows as well as producing. However Market at 12 is the show that I enjoy the most as I deliver in-depth analysis for various sectors of the economyand international markets. Be it be auto sector or global equity markets, the flow of information and ever increasing knowledge I gain through that keeps me upbeat. "

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Syed Tariq Husain, President & CEO, Emirates Global Islamic Bank Limited.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:   Did my MBA in Finance from IoBM (Formerly CBM) and BBIT from Curtin University, Australia, and have anchored business shows on Pakistan Television and Sun TV.

YOUR HOBBIES: I love listening to music and really good at chess and table tennis. I’ve also played cricket for UBL at a domestic level.

BUREAU: Islamabad.

SHOWS YOU HOST: Islamabad Say.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR SHOWS

We have been told repeatedly that our show gives a balanced approach. We talk to top politicians of Pakistan and question them about the issues affecting the common man on the streets. It gives us a chance to explore the corridors of power and what we have learnt through our shows is that these corridors are complicated. They may not always be corrupt but they are intrinsic. We aim to untangle these mazes so that public opinion can matter and be more audible. This is what I like the most about my show. It gives us a chance to highlight the voices which are usually unheard. And the fact that we look at all sides of the picture.

FAVOURITE PERSON YOU INTERVIEWED:  Since my show depends primarily on the guests so having opinionated guests who can put their point of view in a forceful manner makes them all favourites. If I had to narrow it down, my favourites would probably come down Marvi Memon, Dr Babar Awan, Tehmina Daultana, Senator Zafar Ali Shah, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Senator Faisal Reza Abedi. All of these people really made my show interesting. Before joining CNBC, however, the best person to interview was Nelson Mandela.

WHAT YOU DID BEFORE YOU WERE AT CNBC Pakistan:  I started my journalism career in London, England working with publications including Daily Mirror, Eastern Eye and writing for The Guardian. I also worked with two TV channels in London before I moved to the first English language channel in Pakistan. I then came to CNBC.

YOUR HOBBIES: Dance, Music, Reading and Poetry.