Pakistan Emergency Information Project

Jamal was always looking for something which would satisfy his inner self. After working with Jazba-e-Tameer, he now claims that he can die a happy man. While spending time with the affected people in his home area of Mansehra, he says he discovered that helping people is the best way to help yourself. He is passionate about reporting on livelihood issues, and his motto is “Life never stops.” He believes journalism and information can help people move from utter despair to living full lives. He believes the program has done this, and Jamal says he is proud of its achievements.

Nighat Hunzai

Contact email:

nighat_aman2000@yahoo.com

Contact No:

0300-584-4136

Nighat says she came into journalism “by pure chance,” but now it is her life calling. She graduated with an MA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Peshawar , where worked as a producer and presenter for FM 107 Peshawar Campus Radio. Nighat was the first female reporter from the University of Peshawar brave enough to work in the earthquake zone. She will never forget being brought to tears by the story she covered about a pregnant woman in Banda Sahib Khan Camp who had lost everyone in her family, except her year-old baby. Nighat is committed to highlighting the plight of women and children, and is grateful to her parents for allowing her to break through social constraints placed on women.

Sumeera Awan

Contact email:

seemi_tariq2000@yahoo.com

Contact No:

0300-975-6774

Sumeera is from the city of Wah Cantt , Punjab Province , and graduated with an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar . Sumeera has produced reports across all affected areas. Her most memorable experience was reporting from Allai (2300 metres above sea level), where she covered the impact winter was having on the stranded population. Sumeera is particularly committed to reporting on vocational training for survivors. She says: “I have loved every minute I have spent working with Jazba.”

Riaz Karim Khan

Contact email:

riazkarim43@gmail.com

Contact No:

0301-591-3188

Riaz is from the remote, rural district of Upper Dir, NWFP. He holds an LLB and an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar . Riaz previously worked with Geo TV (Peshawar Bureau), Peshawar Campus Radio FM107 and Buraq Radio. He also worked with the INP news agency and daily English newspaper The Statesman. Riaz is committed to reporting on the problems faced by people living in inaccessible areas and the assistance they are receiving. Riaz is looking forward to a bright future in the field of journalism, forever aiming to give a voice to the voiceless”.

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