Salman Masood
| Salman Masood | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2001- |
Salman Masood (Urdu: سلمان مسعود) is a Pakistani journalist who has reported on Pakistan for The New York Times since 2001.[1] He is also the Resident Editor, Islamabad & Khyber-Pakhtunkwa at The Nation. The focus of his reporting has been on politics and terrorism. In 2009, he contributed to The New York Times reporting team, including Declan Walsh that won the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Background
He wrote for Abu Dhabi-based The National from 2008-2011. His writings have also appeared in several other international news outlets. His op-ed articles have appeared locally in The News and The Express Tribune. In 2013-2014, he acted as the editor of PIQUE, a political and lifestyle magazine.
In the news
The Pakistan Rangers, a paramilitary force, conducted a warrantless search of Masood's home in Islamabad, ostensibly searching for a suspected terrorist unrelated to Masood, on 12 January 2016.[2] The Interior Ministry apologized for the incident and denied that Masood had been targeted. Journalists staged a walkout of the National Assembly of Pakistan.[1] Human Rights Watch condemned the incident.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Salman Masood holds a Masters degree in International Relations.
References
- 1 2 Pakistani Soldiers Search Times Reporter's Home The New York Times
- ↑ Wesctcott, Lucy (Jan 12, 2016). "NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER LIVE-TWEETS RAID ON PAKISTAN HOME". Newsweek.
- ↑ Pakistan: Raid on Journalist Latest Act of Intimidation Human Rights Watch
- ↑ Haider, Dawn.com (12 January 2016). "Nisar orders inquiry into 'unacceptable' Rangers raid at home of NYT correspondent".
- ↑ "Pakistan journalist Salman Masoods house raided". India Today.