About Me
I am a freelance journalist covering wildlife, the environment, and human-interest stories from Southern Africa.
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Previously, I served as the primary congressional reporter for Federal Computer Week. My coverage included most of the government agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, State Department, and Homeland Security.
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Prior to that, I covered foreign policy as a Capitol Hill reporter for CQ Roll Call and worked as a correspondent for Thomson Reuters based in Pakistan. During my time at Reuters, I covered mass protests, interviewed well-known personalities, and reported on breaking news from conflict zones.
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I have also worked as a multi-media journalist at the CBS affiliate TV station in Washington, D.C.. My work has appeared in USA Today, the New York Times, and others.
MY STORY
I was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. Once I moved to the United States, I earned my Bachelors in Marketing from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I later earned my Masters in Public Affairs and Journalism from the American University in Washington, D.C.
