Former PTV newscaster Jahan Ara Moeen passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 29 July 2026 |  JP Staff Report

Former PTV newscaster Jahan Ara Moeen has died in Islamabad; she joined PTV in 1973, returned in 1983 and retired in 1999 after helping set newsroom standards. Colleagues recalled her precise delivery and later work in environmental education and public service.

Summary

ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan Television (PTV) newscaster and prominent Islamabad social figure Jahan Ara Moeen has passed away in Islamabad, leaving behind a legacy that spanned journalism, education, environment, and public service. She was remembered by former colleagues as a meticulous broadcaster and a committed educator whose influence extended well beyond television.

Moeen joined Pakistan Television News in 1973, initially providing background commentary for English-language news bulletins before becoming a regular newsreader. According to former PTV executive Sajid Mansoor Qaisrani, she quickly earned a reputation for professionalism and careful preparation, distinguishing herself during an era when television news was becoming an increasingly influential source of information in Pakistan.

A distinguished broadcasting career

Following her marriage in 1975, Moeen stepped away from broadcasting for several years before returning to PTV News in 1983. She continued reading news bulletins until her retirement in 1999, working alongside several generations of broadcasters and helping shape standards of presentation and pronunciation in the newsroom.

Qaisrani described her as an exceptional professional who paid close attention to the accurate pronunciation and delivery of news while maintaining a strong understanding of current affairs, qualities he said were uncommon among television newsreaders of her time.

Environmental education and public service

After establishing herself in broadcasting, Moeen devoted much of her career to environmental education. She joined WWF-Pakistan in the 1990s and remained associated with the organization until her death. For approximately 35 years, she headed WWF-Pakistan's Environmental Education Program, promoting environmental awareness among students, teachers, and communities.

Alongside her work with WWF-Pakistan, she taught as a visiting faculty member at Fatima Jinnah Women University in Rawalpindi, previously lectured in Business Communication at Bahria University, and worked as a consultant for international organizations including the United Nations, the World Bank, UNESCO, and the United Nations Development Programme. Earlier in her career, she also taught English at St. Mary's Cambridge School in Rawalpindi.

Remembered by colleagues

Friends and former colleagues recalled Moeen as an energetic and socially engaged individual who remained committed to public service throughout her life. Despite a demanding professional schedule, she maintained close relationships with friends and consistently encouraged community service and civic engagement.

She is survived by her three sons, Omar Moeen Malik, Ali Moeen Malik, and Ahmed Moeen Malik, their families, her grandchildren, and a large circle of friends and colleagues who mourn her passing.

ATTRIBUTION: Story by JournalismPakistan. Biographical details are based on a public statement by former PTV executive Sajid Mansoor Qaisarani on July 28, 2026.