Mazhar Abbas

Mazhar Abbas is a prominent Pakistani journalist, analyst, and long‑time advocate for press freedom. With twenty‑seven years of experience in the field, he has worked with leading news organizations and served in key roles, including Secretary‑General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Deputy Director of ARY News. A regular presence on television talk shows and in national newspapers, he is widely respected for his incisive commentary on political and social issues. His commitment to journalists’ rights has earned him multiple honours, including the prestigious CPJ International Press Freedom Award.