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Harmeet Singh | |
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 Pakistan's first Sikh male anchorperson | |
| Born | 20 March 1988 Shangla, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Harmeet Singh (born 20 March 1988) is recognized as the first Pakistani Sikh male anchorperson. He began his career in journalism after completing a master’s degree in journalism from the Federal Urdu University in Karachi, Pakistan.
Biography
editHarmeet was born in Shangla, Swat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
Journalistic career
editATV
editHarmeet began his reporting career in 2016 and worked at ATV.
Public News
editHe joined Public News in 2018 as News Anchor. He later worked as a morning show host and also as a news reporter. His appointment was celebrated as a reflection of inclusiveness in Pakistan's media sector, showcasing the country's diverse cultural fabric.[1]
Khyber Tv
editDuring the same period he also worked at Khyber Tv in Pashto language programs.
Sach TV
editHarmeet joined Such Tv in 2024 and is currently working as a morning show host and also as a vlogger for their digital platform.
Other media appearances
editTV Advertisements
editTelenor Commercial
editHarmeet Singh was casted in a Telenor commercial on Quaid e Azam day, highlighting diversity of the different communities in Pakistan.
Short Film
editMehnat Kissan Di
editHarmeet Singh played the role of a farmer showcasing his struggles during the life cycle of a crop.
Meet & Harmeet
editHarmeet Singh acted alongside Iffat Rahim a short film by Fasi Bari Khan presenting a beautiful but fleeting friendship between two strangers.
Advocacy for Gaza
editBased in Islamabad, Pakistan, Singh organized a series of impactful seminars, including the notable Global Solidarity Seminar, which brought together journalists, academics, and activists to express support for Gaza[2].
Recognition
editHarmeet Singh was awarded recognition by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Dec 9, 2024 for his extensive coverage of the Gaza war.[3]
Legal Notices
edit2024
editHarmeet Singh was recently named in a case filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) alongside other journalists and vloggers. He is accused of allegedly spreading misinformation and a false narrative against state institutions, specifically regarding incidents involving political protests and government actions. This development is part of a larger crackdown on journalists under Pakistan's cybercrime laws, raising concerns about freedom of speech and press rights in the country.[4]
2023
editShazia Mari of the Pakistan Peoples Party sent him a legal notice of a Rs 10 Billion for defamation when Harmeet made a post on X regarding a raid by her, which turned out to be fake news. Harmeet was sacked from his job at Public News since Shazia Mari threatened the channel of stopping all government advertisements.[5]
See also
editReferences/Notes and references
edit- ^ "Pakistan gets its first Sikh newscaster, Harmeet Singh". Hindustan Times. Jun 30, 2018.
- ^ "Seminar calls for global action to stop genocide in Gaza". The Nation (Pakistan). 29 Mar 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Journalists, vloggers among 150 booked under Peca". Dawn News. December 14, 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan's first Sikh journalist Harmeet Singh terminated from job, falls prey to 'political meddling'". The Tribune (India). Sep 14, 2023.