Arif Nizami


Arif Nizami is a Pakistani journalist and former caretaker minister who is the founder of the Pakistan Today.
Previously, he has been an editor of The Nation, and has served as Minister of Information and Postal Service in the Khoso caretaker ministry.

Early life

Nizami was born to Hameed Nizami, the founder Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.

Career

He left The Nation due to personal disagreements with his uncle, the late Majid Nizami who was the managing director and Chief Executive at the family-owned newspapers at that time, whereas Arif Nizami was a part-owner and a director of the company.
In 2010, he founded Pakistan Today newspaper and now serves as editor of the newspaper.
In 2013, he was made caretaker minister for Information and Postal Service.
In 2015, Arif Nizami became CEO of Channel 24. He was also the host of a political talk show "Debate News Analysis". Arif Nizami is also known for previously hosting a current affairs show on Samaa TV. He is also a guest in 92 News Talk Show program "Ho Kya Raha Hai".