Aftab Iqbal
A media entrepreneur, television and film producer, broadcaster, journalist, columnist and communications executive with four decades of experience creating, producing and commercialising original media properties across television, film, print, digital platforms and live productions.
Overview
His career has been defined not by association with individual broadcasters, but by the repeated creation of proprietary formats, sustained audience leadership, editorial credibility and successful commercial execution across changing technologies, competing networks and evolving media landscapes.
Today, his media enterprise combines proprietary intellectual property,
production capability, audience ownership and international infrastructure to
develop, produce and distribute content for domestic and global audiences.
His productions, journalism and media ventures have been associated with
leading television broadcasters, newspaper publishers and digital platforms,
including Dunya News, Geo News, Express News, Aap TV, Neo News, Samaa TV,
PTV, ARY Television, Channel 92, Nawa-i-Waqt, The News International,
Newsweek Pakistan and YouTube.
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40+ Years of professional experience
40+ Years of professional experience across media, journalism, broadcasting and communications.
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Six National Television Franchises
Six National Television Franchises created, developed and commercially established across Pakistan's leading television networks.
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2.2+ Million YouTube Subscribers
2.2+ Million YouTube Subscribers across independently controlled digital platforms.
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920+ Million Cumulative Views
920+ Million Cumulative Views generated through original digital programming.
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Three Integrated Media Platforms
Three Integrated Media Platforms spanning broadcast television, digital media and international production infrastructure.
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United Kingdom & UAE Operations
United Kingdom & UAE Operations supporting international production, co-productions and cross-border media partnerships.
Vision & Beliefs
I am guided by a set of core values and beliefs that inform my decisions and actions, such as:
- Equality, justice and compassion
- Accountability and fiscal responsibility
- Integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
- Innovation, progress and sustainability
Goals
In order to achieve my vision and address my key priorities, I have set several specific goals and actions that I plan to take
Introducing legislation to increase funding for mental health services
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Organizing community events to promote environmental awareness
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Partnering with local businesses to create job training programs
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Holding regular town hall meetings to solicit feedback from constituents
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