Shahida Qazi

Shahida Qazi (1944 – 28 October 2023) was a Pakistani journalist and academic,[1] who was the first woman to be recognised as a correspondent in Pakistan.[2]

Shahida Qazi
Born1944
Died28 October 2023
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Journalist, Scriptwriter

Career

In 1963, she was the country's first and only woman to be enrolled in the then-newly established department of journalism at the University of Karachi.[2] Qazi joined Dawn News in 1966 and became the first female reporter in Pakistan. She was an active member of the Karachi Press Club and made efforts to facilitate women journalists. She later worked for the PTV for 18 years.[3][2] She also served as the chairperson of mass communication at the University of Karachi and the Mohammad Ali Jinnah University.[4][5][6][7]

Death

Shahida Qazi died on 28 October 2023, at the age of 79.[8]

References
  1. "Propaganda and media manipulation: Political interference hijacking 'truth' in press reporting". The Express Tribune. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  2. "'No glass ceiling': The life and times of Shahida Kazi, Pakistan's first woman correspondent". Arab News PK. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  3. "Call to adopt flexible working hours for women journalists". pakistanpressfoundation.org.
  4. admin. "PPF seminar "Gender Equality Beyond 2005: Building a More Secure Future for Women Journalists" | Pakistan Gender News". Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  5. "Society's progress depends on safeguarding women rights: CM Sindh". newspakistan.tv. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  6. The Herald. 2006.
  7. Women's Year Book of Pakistan. Ladies Forum Publications. 1998.
  8. Pakistan’s first female reporter Shahida Qazi passes away at 79


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