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Kaukab Tahir Shairani

Kaukab Tahir Shairani

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Journalist, Deutsche Welle (DW)

Denmark, Germany, Pakistan

Biography

Journalist at DW News in Germany. Erasmus Mundus scholar. Previously worked in media outlets across Pakistan and Denmark.

Final Covers

Conflict, Gender, socio-civic liberties human rights, Environment , Politics

Doesn’t Cover

hyperlocal

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 23

  • PIA crash coverage: The melodramatic news trade

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified| The Express Tribune Verified Rescue workers gather at the site after a PIA plane crashed. PHOTO: AFP Local media turned into a bazaar; milking on ratings and overlooking that the disaster would leave many in shamblesHere is what is etched in my memory in the aftermath of the crash: A grieving father being pushed for comment on television. As if the unfathomable loss alone was not enough, victim’s families at the behest of reporters who are badgering them for an ‘interview’.

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified · The Express Tribune

    Nov. 02, 2020

  • Kaukab Tahir Shairani, Author at The Express Tribune

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified, Muhammad Khan, Marium Asad| The Express Tribune Verified Pakistan has decided it will not evacuate its citizens from China to counter the threat of the fast-spreading corona virus. Do you agree with the decision? Polls are non-scientific, reflect only the online audience and can be manipulated.

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified, Muhammad Khan, Marium Asad · The Express Tribune

    Nov. 02, 2020

  • I am not in Pakistan but as a woman I don’t feel safe

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified| The Express Tribune Verified Feminist activists in Karachi protesting against Sahar Ansari, accused of sexual harassment. PHOTO: EXPRESS Social media has risen in support yet authorities are ‘rationalising rape’It appears as though Pakistani society is made up of extremes. One extreme that blames the victim for ‘enabling’ rape, and another extreme, that is blindly calling for public execution of death penalty for rapists.

    By Kaukab Tahir Shairani Verified · The Express Tribune

    Sep. 14, 2020

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Company Info

Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deutsche Welle (DW) is a German public international broadcaster based in Bonn, Germany. Established in 1953, DW's mission is to present Germany positively to the world and promote international understanding. It operates under the Deutsche Welle Act, ensuring editorial independence while being funded by the German federal government. DW broadcasts in 32 languages, including German, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese, reaching over 86 million viewers and listeners weekly. Its content is available through satellite networks, partner stations, online platforms, and mobile apps. In addition to traditional broadcasting, DW offers live streaming and podcasts. The DW Akademie division provides training for journalists and media professionals, focusing on press freedom and independent media in developing countries. With a commitment to unbiased reporting, DW aims to foster global dialogue and cultural understanding through its diverse programming.

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Founded: 1953