Rauf Klasra () is a Pakistani journalist and

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columnist. He files stories for both the newspaper and television. Moreover he is also running a web paper and was earlier working with ''The News''. Klasra is known for investigating political scams and scandals and has unfolded many financial and moral scams of political elite.

Early life and education

Rauf Klasra belongs to

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. He hails from a Jatt sub-tribe known as Klasra, which is primarily found in central and southern Punjab. He later pursued higher education in

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and

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Journalism career

Klasra began his journalism career as a reporter for '' Daily Dawn'', initially working in the field before being transferred to the newspaper's Islamabad bureau. He later joined ''The News'' and also contributed columns to '' Jang'' and ''Akhbar-e-Jahan''. Subsequently, he served as Editor Investigations at ''

The Express Tribune ''The Express Tribune'' is a daily English-language newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the flagship publication of the '' Lakson Group'' media group. It is Pakistan's only internationally affiliated newspaper in a partnership with the '' Intern ...

''. He is currently affiliated with ''

Dunya News Dunya News () is a 24-hour Urdu language news and current affairs television channel from Pakistan. It is governed and operated by the National Communication Services (NCS). Its head office is situated at Lahore, Pakistan. Dunya News was found ...

'' as Editor Investigations.

Anchor career

He has also worked as the co-anchor of a news show on 92 News called ''Muqabil'', where he frequently gave out political scams and financial scandals. He quit the show and resigned from 92 News on 28 April 2019 and joined Public News where he hosts the show ''Muqabil Public Kay Sath''. Klasra has won the APNS best reporter of the year award multiple times.`

Books

Original works

Rauf Klasra has authored several books in Urdu, both fiction and non-fiction, including: * Aik Siyasat Kai Kahaniyan (ایک سیاست کئی کہانیاں): A collection of political narratives. * Gumnaam Gaon Ka Akhri Mazar (گمنام گاؤں کا آخری مزار): Explores the mysteries of a forgotten village. * Aik Qatal Jo Na Ho Saka (ایک قتل جو نہ ہو سکا): Investigates an unresolved murder case. * Shah Jamal Ka Mujawir (شاہ جمال کا مجاور): A novel blending mystery and social commentary. * Junagadh Ka Qazi, Deccan Ka Molvi (جوناگڑھ کا قاضی، دکن کا مولوی): Delves into historical and cultural narratives. * Niralay Log Nirali Kahaniyan (نرالے لوگ نرالی کہانیاں): Profiles of unconventional individuals. * Kashmir Kahani (کشمیر کہانی): Discusses the complexities of the Kashmir issue.

Translations

Klasra has also contributed to Urdu literature through translations, including: *

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* Works by

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: Including ''Tareek Raahon Kay Musafir'' (تاریک راہوں کے مسافر) and ''Sunehri Ankhon Wali Larki'' (سنہری آنکھوں والی لڑکی), introducing Balzac's narratives to Urdu readers.

References

External links

Rauf Klasra
s official site * Rauf Klasra's web-paper
Rauf Klasra Columns
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