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Azhar Lodhi
Azhar Lodhi is a Pakistani former newscaster and commentator who worked at the Pakistan Television primarily during 1966–1988.
Azhar Lodhi | |
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| اظہر لودھی | |
A picture of Azhar Lodhi on PTV in the 1980s | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Government Gordon College, Rawalpindi |
| Occupation | Newscaster |
| Years active | 1966 - 1988 |
| Television | Pakistan Television |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (1986) |
Life and career Edit
Lodhi was born in Jalandhar, British India. Later his family migrated to Pakistan and settled in Rawalpindi. He joined PTV as a newscaster in 1966.[1] A Gallup survey held in 1986 stated that he was the 2nd most famous news caster on PTV.[2][3]
He was removed from PTV after he covered funeral procession of the late president General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.[4][5]
Awards and recognition Edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pride of Performance | Arts | Won | [1] |
| 1989 | Nigar Award | Best newscaster | Won | [6] |
References Edit
- ^ a b "صدارتی تمغہ برائے حسن کارکردگی۔ اظہر لودھی". Tareekh e Pakistan (in Urdu). Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Azhar Lodhi (TV newscaster) on gallup.com.pk website Retrieved 14 February 2019
- ^ Azhar Lodhi info on gallup.com.pk website Retrieved 14 February 2019
- ^ "ماضی کے مشہور میزبان اظہر لودھی اور ان کے ساتھی آج کہاں کھو گئے". Humariweb (in Urdu). Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Nadeem F. Paracha (20 June 2013). "Catch 79". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال1989". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.