[Journalists] Introduction

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hello Pirzada,and welcome to our list.

I am always pleased to see journalists from other countries who find our 
journalism list through the Internet.

You will find many people with a variety of talents and interests here.

We are happpy to answer any questions that you have.

Sincerely,


Elizabeth Campbell, co-moderator
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sardar Pirzada" <sardar.pirzada at gmail.com>
To: <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 9:43 AM
Subject: [Journalists] Introduction


> My name is Syed Sardar Ahmed Pirzada. I am a 46 year old blind male
> journalist from Pakistan. My studies and career is journalism I
> possess a Master's degree in journalism from Punjab University,
> Lahore, Pakistan. After, completing my post graduation I have worked
> in many national dailies, weeklies and monthlies mostly of our
> national language Urdu. I have also been editor of an English monthly
> for the diplomatic community. I also have experience as anchor person
> for the radio. I am a regular columnist and analyst on current social
> and political issues. I also hold experience of taking interviews of
> prominent personalities in all fields which have been published in
> various sections of the press and have received popular feed back. In
> 1988 I joined a semi-govt. organization as a public relation
> (information) officer, handling press and publicity matters for the
> organization. I now work as editor of the monthly research journal of
> the organization. During this period I have edited a book entitled
> "Pakistan Mein Urdu (Urdu in Pakistan)" (in five volumes) which is a
> comprehensive research study of the evolution, promotion and
> development of the Urdu language in the four provinces of Pakistan and
> Kashmir. Apart from my regular job, I have always remained in touch
> with main stream journalism. I am the first blind journalist in
> Pakistan's print media who has such a close association with the press
> on a professional level. I used to work with the assistance of a
> reader and writer as I have received inclusive education and have no
> command over Braille. However now I have attained computer skills and
> work through a screen reader programme (JAWS).
>
> I have a great wish to work professionally with International
> Journalist Organizations and Institutions of repute. It is also my
> passion to work with international organizations, institutes and
> universities who are working for the disabled, especially the visually
> impaired. I would be very grateful if you or any one could co ordinate
> with me in this respect.
>
> Regards,
> Pirzada
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