Sahar Zaman is an Indian television news

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and author known for reporting issues concerning citizens' rights and security on her daily prime-time shows. Zaman began her journalism career in 2001 and has since held roles of a

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and

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anchor for various national news channels, including

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, Times Network, and

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. Her prime-time

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s focus on current affairs, national politics, and social issues.

Journalism career

The focus of Sahar Zaman's journalism work has been current affairs and arts. She is best known for her work at Times Network, and has also contributed to

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, OPEN TV,

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Asia, Doordarshan News, and

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in various roles, including writer,

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, producer and

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. She was invited by

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of Pakistan and Young Asia TV in Sri Lanka to discuss the role of journalism in the

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. She has also discussed her work at TEDx and Lalit Kala Academy. Zaman regularly contributes as a columnist to prominent publications, including ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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.''

Other activities

She is the Founder of ''Hunar TV'' a

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Channel focused on arts, food, and travel, and the director of ''Chamak Patti,'' a functional art brand. Her debut book is titled ''Talat Mahmood: The Definitive Biography''. Zaman has also been a

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Speaker.

Personal life

Zaman is married to artist Dhiraj Singh since 2007. They have a son, Kazuo (born 2011).

References

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