Mahwish Qayyum

Reporter

Express News • Fulltime

Jun 2011 - Feb 2017 • 5 yrs 8 mos

I am an experienced journalist with a diverse portfolio covering health, education, the environment, extremism, militancy, feminism, and Afghan refugees in Pakistan. I have also reported on marginalized communities, including transgender individuals, brick kiln workers, girls trapped in modern-day slavery, child brides, and women facing unsafe delivery practices. My work has addressed critical issues such as the Taliban, social taboos, corruption, and attacks on polio teams and security forces. I have conducted interviews with politicians, environmentalists, health experts, education specialists, and people from diverse backgrounds to produce accurate, in-depth reporting. Through my stories, I have raised awareness, sparked debates, and shed light on pressing social issues. I have delivered live briefings, produced investigative reports, and earned recognition as a runner-up for the Humanitarian Reporting Award 2019, organized by ICRC and CEJ-IBA. I was also shortlisted for the Data Journalism Award 2016 by the Global Editors Network (GEN). My international fellowships in the United States and the UAE further honed my skills and broadened my perspective, enriching the quality of my reporting.

News Contributor

The Express Tribune • Freelance

Jun 2011 - Feb 2017 • 5 yrs 8 mos

As a media professional, I have written extensively on women’s rights, human rights, health, climate change, and politics, with a focus on marginalized and vulnerable communities. My reporting has covered sensitive and high-impact issues, including survivors of acid attacks, bomb blasts, domestic violence, and refugee populations. I have also produced in-depth coverage on maternal and reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, polio, and harassment. In recognition of my work, I was a runner-up for the Humanitarian Reporting Award 2019, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Center for Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration (CEJ-IBA), Karachi, Pakistan. I was also shortlisted for the Data Journalism Award 2016 by the Global Editors Network (GEN). My journalistic career has also earned me international fellowships, taking me to the United States and the UAE, enhancing my skills, expanding my vision, and strengthening my reporting.

Sub-editor

The Statesman • Fulltime

Jul 2006 - Jul 2009 • 3 yrs

My responsibilities for the publication included: Edited news stories, articles, and features for clarity, accuracy, and readability. Translated news from Urdu into English, ensuring correctness, unbiased, and preservation of the original context. Proofread content to eliminate grammatical, spelling, and stylistic errors. Fact-checked information to ensure accuracy and reliability of published material. Ensured compliance with journalistic ethical standards, including fairness, impartiality, and responsible reporting. Assigned and crafted attention-grabbing headlines and captions aligned with the content. Coordinated with reporters and writers to refine story structure, tone, and flow. Prepared content for publication under tight deadlines, maintaining consistency and quality. Monitored news for updates, corrections, and follow-ups.