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Dr. Abdul Wadood Qureshi, Sitara-e-Imtiaz [1] (Born February 21, 1952), is a distinguished journalist editor, analyst, columnist and author of six books and a booklets.

Early Life

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Dr. Abdul Wadood Qureshi, was born into a religious and educated family in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He is the son of Alhaj Abdul Ghafoor Qureshi, a prominent religious scholar. He completed his matriculation from Faiz-ul-Islam in Rawalpindi Board. He completed FA from Gordon College, Rawalpindi. After a long hiatus from academia, he returned to complete his MPhil in Urdu. He completed his PhD[2]. in Urdu from National University of Modern Languages.

Professional Career

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Dr. Abdul Wadood Qureshi has had an illustrious career in media[3] and public service, holding significant positions in print journalism and government advisory roles.

Government Services

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Media Consultant, Government of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), 1994. Deputy Leader, NMW-6, National Defence University, Islamabad, August 6, 2014.

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Dr. Qureshi’s extensive contributions to Pakistan’s print media are marked by his leadership in various editorial roles:

  • Assistant Editor & Chief Reporter, Daily Tameer (1974 – 1982).
  • Editor, Weekly Rawish, Rawalpindi/Islamabad (since January 12, 1978).
  • Deputy Editor, Daily Markaz (1991 – 1994).
  • Resident Editor, Daily Khabrain, Islamabad (February 1999 – May 15, 2001).
  • Editor, Daily Jinnah, Islamabad (October 17, 2001 – June 21, 2008).
  • Editor, Daily Taza Akhbar, Islamabad (October 17, 2001 – June 21, 2008).
  • Resident Editor, Daily Khabrain, Islamabad (November 27, 2006 – May 26, 2007; July 1, 2008 – March 26, 2009).
  • Group Editor, Daily Pakistan, Islamabad (April 4, 2009 – March 31, 2010).
  • Editor, Daily Asian News and Weekly Idraak-e-Nau, Islamabad (April 9, 2010 – January 10, 2016).
  • Resident Editor, Daily Khabrain & Channel 5, Islamabad (January 2013 – December 2016).
  • Resident Editor, Daily Nai Baat, Islamabad (January 13, 2016 – 2017).
  • Resident Editor, Daily Khabrain, Islamabad & Peshawar (March 5, 2018 – December 31, 2018).
  • Chief Editor, Daily Asian News, Islamabad (January 2019 – present).

Dr. Abdul Wadood Qureshi’s professional timeline showcases a progressive and impactful journey in journalism, making him a significant contributor to Pakistan’s media industry.

Present Work

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After a long career active in the field of journalism, Dr. Abdul has taken a step back from contemporary media and is now more active on social media. He is currently working as a chief editor for Daily Asian News.

Legal Issues

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He was detained by Rawalpindi Police on false charges of anti-state behavior due to which he had to take final exams for his FA degree from prison cell. Due to his anti establishment narrative and staunch critique of military interference in civilian supremacy Dr. Abdul faced legal issues with military courts. He was tried by the Military Court twice on allegation of spreading hatred against the Military Rule, in the form of question to (the then) Chief Martial Law Administrator Punjab Lt. Gen. Ghulam Jillani Khan. The case was still under consideration when the Military Government came to an end, and case met the same fate.

Personal Life

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He married his wife Farah Iqbal in November,1991. He has 2 sons, one of whom is a prominent state council in High Court Islamabad.

Official Foreign Tours

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Dr. Abdul Wadood visited following countries as part of delegates from Government of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Afghanistan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and China.

Memberships

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He held memberships of many prestigious institutes of Pakistan,

  • Lifetime member of National Press Club Islamabad
  • Former member of CPNE

Awards

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Dr. Abdul Wadood Qureshi has been recognized with numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to journalism and public service throughout his career:

  • Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence): Awarded by the Government of Pakistan on March 23, 2009, in recognition of his exceptional services in the field of journalism.
  • West Pakistan Civil Defence Governor Challenge Shield: Winner of the prestigious shield on August 28, 1971.
  • Journalist Award: Presented by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Muhammad Afzal Zullah.
  • Governor's Shield: Awarded by the Governor of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) in 1994 during his tenure as Media Consultant to the Government of NWFP.
  • Gold Medal: Presented by Akhbar Firoshan through Abbasi News Agency, Rawalpindi, for his contributions to the welfare of the Akhbar Firoshan community.
  • Children Friendly National Newspaper Editor Award (2006):
    • As Resident Editor, Daily Khabrain, Islamabad, awarded by "Sahil" on March 7, 2007, along with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000.
    • As Resident Editor, Daily Jinnah, Islamabad, awarded by "Sahil" on March 17, 2008, along with a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.

These accolades highlight Dr. Qureshi's dedication to excellence in journalism and his contributions to society at large.

Bibliography

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  • Jail Ke Waqiat
  • Qabil-e-Zikar
  • Haj-e-Alam
  • Inshapardazi aur Naseem Hijazi
  • Qandeel-i- Fikar
  • Komiat Ki Tashkeel
  • Islah-e-Tallafuz

References

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  1. ^ "President confers civil, military awards on 102 individuals". 24 March 2009.
  2. ^ "سینئر صحافی عبدالودودقریشی نے نمل سے پی ایچ ڈی کرلی". 18 August 2018.
  3. ^ https://norr.numl.edu.pk/repository/listing/content/detail/1662
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