| Azhar Lodhi | |
|---|---|
| اظہر لودھی | |
.jpg) A picture of Azhar Lodhi on PTV in the 1980s | |
| Born | Jalandhar, British India |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Government Gordon College, Rawalpindi |
| Occupation | Newscaster |
| Years active | 1966 - 1988 |
| Television | Pakistan Television |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (1986) |
Azhar Lodhi is a Pakistani former newscaster and commentator who worked at the Pakistan Television primarily during 1966–1988.
Life and career
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. A Gallup survey held in 1986 stated that he was the 2nd most famous news caster on PTV.
He was removed from PTV after he covered funeral procession of the late president General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pride of Performance | Arts | Won | |
| 1989 | Nigar Award | Best newscaster | Won |
References
- ^ "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.
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