Prominent Pakistani journalist and Geo News anchorperson Hamid Mir has been included in the list of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims, in recognition of his contributions to journalism and public discourse.
Mir has had a distinguished career spanning several decades, beginning with Daily Jang in 1987 before joining Geo News in 2002. He currently hosts the political talk show “Capital Talk”.
Known for his fearless reporting and outspoken advocacy for press freedom and human rights, Mir has survived two assassination attempts and faced multiple television bans.
He is also among the few journalists to have interviewed al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks.
His contributions to journalism have earned him several honours, including the Hilal-i-Imtiaz and the SAARC Lifetime Achievement Award.
