Newsweek Pakistan
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 Cover of November 2010 issue of Newsweek Pakistan | |
| Editor | Fasih Ahmed |
|---|---|
| Consulting Editor | Khaled Ahmed |
| Managing Editor | Jahanzeb Aslam |
| Publisher | Iqbal Z. Ahmed |
| Founded | 2010 |
| First issue | 5 September 2010 |
| Company | AG Publications |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Based in | Lahore |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 2226-7492 |
Newsweek Pakistan was a news magazine published by AG Publications, a company wholly owned by Associated Group (AG), under license from Newsweek Publishing LLC. The licensing agreement with AG Publications followed similar publishing alliances for other Newsweek editions. Newsweek's Asia Pacific edition, published in Hong Kong, had been available in Pakistan for over 50 years. Newsweek Pakistan replaced the Asia Pacific edition, and carried reportage, analysis and opinion on Pakistan in addition to the content featured in the international edition. The Pakistan edition drew upon both its own editorial staff and Newsweek's international network of correspondents.
Fasih Ahmed, who has reported for the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and The Daily Beast,[1] was the editor of Newsweek Pakistan. Ahmed won a New York Press Club[2] award in 2008 for Newsweek’s coverage of the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto.[3]
History
[edit]AG launched its first media enterprise, Newsweek Pakistan, in August 2010.[4] The cover story on Newsweek Pakistan's first issue, "The World's Bravest Nation: Pakistan", showed a boy displaced by the 2010 Pakistan floods.[5] The magazine donated net proceeds from the sale of this debut issue to the U.N.'s World Food Program.
The debut issue also featured an exclusive interview with Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan,[6] and also included an article on Pakistan by Ron Moreau, author of the October 2007 Newsweek cover story, "The Most Dangerous Nation in the World is not Iraq. It's Pakistan."[7]
The magazine is produced by AG Publications under license from Newsweek Publishing LLC, and is edited by Fasih Ahmed[8][1] who has written for The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek International, and who was the inaugural Daniel Pearl fellow.[9] Ahmed also wrote the aforementioned debut issue cover story,[10] which was also published online by Newsweek.[11]
The magazine's coverage of the attack on schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai, reported by Shehrbano Taseer, was the cover story for the Pakistan edition as well as Newsweek's foreign editions.[12]
The magazine has hosted and sponsored events and seminars. On 2 April 2010, in Lahore, Newsweek Pakistan hosted an exclusive breakfast for Abdullah Gül, the then-President of the Republic of Turkey.
The magazine's advisory board comprises: Hameed Haroon, CEO of the Dawn Media Group; Qazi Shaukat Fareed, who has worked with the U.N. for over 20 years; Parvez Hassan, lawyer and environmentalist; Ayesha Jalal, professor of history at Tufts University; and David Walters, former governor of Oklahoma.
International Operations
[edit]In 2013, Newsweek Pakistan ran two licensed international print editions after Newsweek in the U.S. went digital. The Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Latin American editions, both in English, were produced in Pakistan and printed out of Germany and Brazil.[13] The EMEA edition was distributed in 55 countries and the Lat Am edition was available in another 28 countries.[14] Ahmed was the editor of these editions as well.
Awards
[edit]Newsweek Pakistan's cover story on the challenges facing the country's polio vaccination campaign[15] won a gold medal in 2013 at the United Nations Correspondents Association's Excellence in Journalism Awards.[16] Benazir Shah was the principal reporter of the piece.
International Attention
[edit]Newsweek Pakistan garnered international recognition for its editorial direction and impactful cover designs. In 2011, the magazine's cover story on female suicide bombers—featuring an image of a tampon shaped like a stick of dynamite—sparked global discussion and was featured in outlets including The Guardian,[17] BuzzFeed News,[18] Ad Age,[19] and HuffPost.[20]
The Editor was quoted by Ad Age in 2013 in the context of Newsweek’s global strategy, noting his role as a licensee and editor-in-chief of the Pakistan edition.[21]
In addition to the national edition, Ahmed and his team ran Newsweek’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) edition, distributing across 55 countries for a full calendar year.[22]
Newsweek Pakistan staff reporters also contributed bylines to various international platforms, including The Daily Beast, Time, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera. Their coverage of Malala Yousafzai's shooting made the cover of all global Newsweek editions and the Pakistani team's original work was regularly featured in the U.S. hardcopy and digital editions. The team's coverage of the USAID shutting down Pakistan's Sesame Street drew the attention of U.S. Congressmen.
On its first anniversary, Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate praised Newsweek Pakistan's coverage as connecting the people of both allied nations.
Notable Interviews
[edit]Newsweek Pakistan has featured in-depth interviews with a diverse array of prominent figures from politics, arts, and activism:
- Asif Ali Zardari – In a 2008 interview, then-President Zardari discussed the Mumbai attacks and the role of Pakistan's intelligence services. [23]
- Queen Noor of Jordan – The magazine conducted an interview with Queen Noor, discussing regional issues and her philanthropic work. [24]
- Ammar Malik – An American songwriter known for hits like "Moves Like Jagger" and "Stereo Hearts."
- Mira Nair – Renowned filmmaker Mira Nair discussed her film The Reluctant Fundamentalist and its themes related to Pakistan. [25]
- Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali – The former Prime Minister of Pakistan shared insights into his political career and perspectives on national issues. [26]
- Omar Abdullah – The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir spoke about the complexities of India-Pakistan relations and the situation in Kashmir. [27]
- Salmaan Taseer – The late Governor of Punjab discussed his stance on Pakistan's blasphemy laws and his support for Aasia Bibi. [28]
- Baroness Sayeeda Warsi – Baroness Warsi addressed topics such as immigration, terrorism, and Britain's foreign policy concerning Pakistan. [29]
- Om Puri – The esteemed Indian actor reflected on his experiences in Pakistan and the importance of cultural exchange. [30]
- Imran Khan – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan discussed his political journey and perspectives on regional stability. [31]
- Asma Jahangir – The human rights activist shared her views on legal reforms and the state of human rights in Pakistan. [32]
- Michael Palin – The British actor and author recounted his travels in Pakistan and his experiences during the Lahore Literary Festival. [33]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Daily Beast". The Daily Beast.
- ^ "Fasih Ahmed wins New York Press Club Award". Frontline Club.
- ^ EST, Newsweek Staff On 2/7/08 at 7:00 PM (7 February 2008). "Report: Head Injury Killed Bhutto". Newsweek.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Top Ten Most Popular Magazines in Pakistan 2015 – 2016". Read Pakistan. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Newsweek Pakistan Launches". The Huffington Post. 25 May 2011 [31 August 2010]. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Western Hypocrisy." Fasih Ahmed interviews AQ Khan. Newsweek.
- ^ "Where the Jihad Lives Now," Ron Moreau. Newsweek; 20 October 2007.
- ^ "Fasih Ahmed". Newsweek.
- ^ "Previous Fellows". Daniel Pearl Foundation.
- ^ "The World's Bravest Nation". Newsweek Pakistan. 30 August 2010.
- ^ EDT, Fasih Ahmed On 9/16/10 at 12:30 PM (16 September 2010). "Despite Crises, Pakistan Is the Bravest Nation". Newsweek.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ EDT, Shehrbano Taseer On 10/22/12 at 1:00 AM (22 October 2012). "The Girl Who Changed Pakistan: Malala Yousafzai". Newsweek.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Newsweek Print Editions Abroad
- ^ A New Chapter
- ^ "The Polio Murders". Newsweek Pakistan. 28 December 2012.
- ^ "Announcing The 2013 UNCA Awards Winners « The United Nations Correspondents Association".
- ^ "This Newsweek cover of a tampon as a suicide vest is turning heads". The Guardian. 28 January 2011.
- ^ "Newsweek Pakistan Used a Tampon to Illustrate a Female Suicide Bomber". BuzzFeed News. 28 January 2011.
- ^ "Newsweek's Print Editions Abroad Hopeful on New Global-Minded Owner". Ad Age. 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Newsweek Pakistan Cover Stirs Controversy". HuffPost. 28 January 2011.
- ^ "Newsweek's Print Editions Abroad Hopeful on New Global-Minded Owner". Ad Age. 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Newsweek's Europe Edition Relaunches Under Pakistani Publisher". The News International. 20 October 2011.
- ^ "Interview: Pakistan's Zardari on Mumbai, the ISI". Newsweek. 1 December 2008.
- ^ "Fasih Ahmed". Newsweek Pakistan.
- ^ "Mira Nair Talks The Reluctant Fundamentalist". Interview Magazine.
- ^ "Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Interview". YouTube.
- ^ "Omar Abdullah Interview". YouTube.
- ^ "Key Pakistani Governor Killed by Own Bodyguard". Newsweek. 4 January 2011.
- ^ "MP Baroness Warsi on Immigration and Terrorism". Newsweek. 14 February 2011.
- ^ "In Conversation with Om Puri". The Express Tribune. 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive: Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan Says Defying US Policy Led to His Downfall". Newsweek. 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Q&A: Pakistani Lawyer Asma Jahangir". Newsweek. 28 February 2011.
- ^ "A Weekend in Pakistan". MichaelPalin.com. 5 March 2012.