Hi, I’m
Amir Mir
An APNS Award Winning Journalist
Lahore,Punjab
Summary
An award winning journalist, known for his extensive research work on Islamic militancy and terrorism in Pakistan. He has had a multifaceted career that spans journalism, writing, and public service. With extensive experience in investigative journalism, he has authored six best-selling books published in Pakistan as well as abroad.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Googly NewsLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Chief Executive Officer
2021.06 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Caretaker Minister Punjab for Information, Culture, Tourism and Local Government
2023.02 - 2024.02 (1 education.year_Label)
GNN (G News Network) - Urdu News Channel
Chief Operating Officer
2018.01 - 2021.05 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Jaag TV - Urdu News Channel
Chief Operating Officer
2016.01 - 2017.12 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
The News
Deputy Editor / Editor Investigation
2005.09 - 2015.12 (10 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Asia Times Online (AToL)
Pakistan Correspondent
2010.06 - 2012.12 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Weekly Outlook
Pakistan Correspondent
1995.10 - 2012.01 (16 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Daily News & Analysis (DNA)
Pakistan Bureau Chief
2005.07 - 2011.12 (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Reuters
Terrorism Expert
2005.01 - 2010.06 (5 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Inter Press Service (IPS)
Feature Writer
2006.03 - 2009.01 (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Agencia EFE (Spanish News Agency)
Pakistan Bureau Chief
2005.07 - 2008.08 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Monthly Newsline
Freelance Contributor
2005.07 - 2007.06 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Monthly Herald
Senior Assistant Editor
2003.06 - 2005.06 (2 education.years_Label)
Weekly Independent
Freelance Contributor
2001.05 - 2003.05 (2 education.years_Label)
Weekly The Friday Times
Editor/Project Director
1995.01 - 2001.01 (6 education.years_Label)
Daily The Nation
Freelance Contributor
1990.01 - 1993.01 (3 education.years_Label)
Daily The Frontier Post
Special Correspondent
1988.01 - 1990.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Jane’s Defence
Security Analyst
2011.01 - 2016.01 (5 education.years_Label)
Education
Government College UniversityLahore, Pakistan
Graduation
Central Model High SchoolLahore, Pakistan
Matriculation
1982.01 - 1984.04 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
University of the PunjabLahore, Pakistan
Masters in Political Science
1989.01 - 1991.04 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Early Life And Family
He was born to a well-known academician, journalist and author, Late Prof Waris Mir in Lahore on October 17, 1969. He first studied at Government College University, Lahore and then at Punjab University, Lahore.
Distinction
Won the prestigious All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Award in the category of Best Investigative Journalist for the year 2006.
Professional Highlights
- Chief Executive Officer, Googly News - a Digital Media Project
- Ex Caretaker Information Minister Punjab
- Ex Chief Operational Officer, GNN (G News Network)
- Ex Chief Operational Officer, JAAG Television
- Ex Founding Group Editor, Urdu Daily Dunya
- Ex Founder and Editor, Weekly Independent
- Ex Deputy Editor/Editor Investigations, The News Lahore
- Ex Senior Asst. Editor Monthly Herald
Publications
- The True Face of Jehadis
- The Fluttering Flag of Jehad
- Talibanization of Pakistan: From 9/11 to 26/11
- The Bhutto Murder Trail: From Waziristan to GHQ
- Most Wanted: Profiles of Terror
- A to Z of Jehadi Organizations
Timeline
Caretaker Minister Punjab for Information, Culture, Tourism and Local Government
2023.02 - 2024.02 (1 education.year_Label)
Chief Executive Officer
Googly News
2021.06 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Chief Operating Officer
GNN (G News Network) - Urdu News Channel
2018.01 - 2021.05 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Chief Operating Officer
Jaag TV - Urdu News Channel
2016.01 - 2017.12 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Security Analyst
Jane’s Defence
2011.01 - 2016.01 (5 education.years_Label)
Pakistan Correspondent
Asia Times Online (AToL)
2010.06 - 2012.12 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Feature Writer
Inter Press Service (IPS)
2006.03 - 2009.01 (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Deputy Editor / Editor Investigation
The News
2005.09 - 2015.12 (10 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Pakistan Bureau Chief
Daily News & Analysis (DNA)
2005.07 - 2011.12 (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Pakistan Bureau Chief
Agencia EFE (Spanish News Agency)
2005.07 - 2008.08 (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Freelance Contributor
Monthly Newsline
2005.07 - 2007.06 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Terrorism Expert
Reuters
2005.01 - 2010.06 (5 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Senior Assistant Editor
Monthly Herald
2003.06 - 2005.06 (2 education.years_Label)
Freelance Contributor
Weekly Independent
2001.05 - 2003.05 (2 education.years_Label)
Pakistan Correspondent
Weekly Outlook
1995.10 - 2012.01 (16 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Editor/Project Director
Weekly The Friday Times
1995.01 - 2001.01 (6 education.years_Label)
Freelance Contributor
Daily The Nation
1990.01 - 1993.01 (3 education.years_Label)
University of the Punjab
Masters in Political Science
1989.01 - 1991.04 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Special Correspondent
Daily The Frontier Post
1988.01 - 1990.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Central Model High School
Matriculation
1982.01 - 1984.04 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Government College University
Graduation