Renowned journalists Kamran Shahid and Salman Ghani were conferred with prestigious civil awards on Pakistan Day in recognition of their contributions to journalism.
At a ceremony held at Governor House Lahore, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider presented the awards on behalf of the President of Pakistan. Salman Ghani of Dunya News received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for his exceptional work in journalism, while anchorperson Kamran Shahid was honored with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his outstanding services in the media industry.
Kamran Shahid, a seasoned journalist with 19 years of experience, began his career in 2007 with a political talk show on PTV News. For the past 12 years, he has hosted Dunya News’ prime-time program On the Front and has also contributed to international media and academia. Notably, he conducted a significant interview with Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas.
Other award recipients at the ceremony included senior journalists Nasrullah Malik, Muneeb Farooq, Dr. Rafiuddin, and singer Fariha Pervez.