Waqar Zaka

Waqar Zaka
Born Sargodha, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Television host
Years active 2005-present
Known for Living on the Edge
Website http://waqarzaka.net

Waqar Zaka is a Pakistani VJ-turned-television host.[1]

Waqar began his career by releasing the song "Nahi Parha Meine Poora Saal".[2] He then became a VJ. He hosted a reality show Living on the Edge.[2][1] Waqar then created and hosted reality shows XPOSED,[2] King of Street Magic,[2] Desi Kudiyan and The Cricket Challenge aired on ARY Musik.[3]

In Pakistani general election, 2013, Zaka ran for the seat of the National Assembly of Pakistan from Karachi NA-253 constituency,[4] but was unsuccessful.[5][6][7]

In 2017, he received award from Abdul Qadeer Khan for his social and humanitarian work in war-torn areas of Syria and Myanmar.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 "I am giving Pakistanis a platform to vent their frustrations: Waqar Zaka - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Chit chat Meet Waqar Zaka". DAWN.COM. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  3. ↑ Hassan, Sameen (4 May 2015). "I am the reason why some people now rule the entertainment industry: Waqar Zaka". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Waqar Zaka says ‘Line Pe Ajao’ - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Waqar Zaka hopes to go from cobra to constituency - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  6. ↑ (PDF) http://ecp.gov.pk/Documents/Downloads/General%20Election%202013/Detailed%20Gazzette/Notification%20-%20National%20Assembly.pdf. Retrieved 8 July 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "Culture: No holds barred - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  8. ↑ "Waqar Zaka receives award from Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan". The Nation. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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