Courageous and Ethical Journalism Award for Asma

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 22 August 2014

Asma Shirazi has been honored with the 2014 Peter Mackler Award for her commitment to courageous and ethical journalism. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 23, 2014, in Washington DC.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Television talk show host Asma Shirazi has won the 2014 Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism. The award ceremony will take place at National Press Club in Washington DC on October 23, 2014.

Asma is a popular anchor currently associated with DawnNews Television which she joined from Samaa TV in August 2012. She has also previosuly worked for Geo and ARY channels. According to http://www.pmaward.org/, Asma is Pakistan’s first female war correspondent. Undeterred by threats and personal risk, she has demonstrated courage, professionalism and dedication in the search for the truth.

KEY POINTS:

• Asma Shirazi is the first female war correspondent in Pakistan.
• She joined DawnNews Television from Samaa TV in 2012.
• The award recognizes her dedication to truth amidst personal risk.
• The ceremony will be held at the National Press Club.
• Asma has also worked for Geo and ARY channels.