Sherin Zada (Urdu/Pashto: شیرین زادہ) is a Pakistani journalist working for Hum News. He was previously associated with the Express News[1] based in Swat Valley, and had also worked with The Express Tribune, an English newspaper.[2] He is known for his work during Taliban period over control of Swat Valley Pakistan. As a professional journalist, he covered or wrote highest number of reports and stories in the valley. He is president of Swat Press club (2023, 2024).
World record edit
He is the first journalist with world record of skydiving (10,000 ft in the air) in Swat Valley Pakistan.[3] The Sky Tandem Skydiving jump event was organized in Swat by Pakistan Army in Swat Valley Pakistan.
He is the first journalist with PTC during this skydiving with broadcasting on the Express News Pakistan.[4] He was not properly trained for this skydiving and only got 04 hours briefing from Mr Peter (UK trainer).[5]
Abroad coverage for TV edit
When the first Pakistani female Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan was receiving the Nobel Peace Prize Sherin Zada got the opportunity to have the exclusive interview with Malala Yousafzai from Oslo, Norway.
Negotiator edit
Negotiate the matter of release of the 32 Policemen captured by the Taliban, the negotiation were made with the Spokesman of the Swat Taliban and after 7 hours tough negotiation in 02 days. Even bend down for the sake of lives of the 32 Policemen and as outcome the 32 Policemen were safely released and were taken to their families in different part of the Country. This act was appreciated by the Policemen Department, Pakistan's Army, Local People, Civil Society and the national and international journalists.
Visits / tours edit
He visited recently the US and Europe more than a dozen countries of the world during 2015–2016, in the US he visited many states and wrote about the Pakistanis working in the US, he also wrote about the American people.
He is also attached with Associated Press,[6] he is one of the Notables in Swat. His work in videos can be seen at the link [7] Sherin Zada remained on various position in Swat Press Club including general secretary (twice) and president Swat Union of Journalists.
Family edit
His sons including Muhammad Abdullah Sherin (a journalist running an online news web-portal), Abdur Rahman (computer expert and graduate) and Shah Fahad (student/intermediate). He got four daughters including Ambareen Sherin, Ayesha Sherin, Javeria Sherin and Madheeha Sherin, he loves the little one the most (Madheeha Sherin). His family include another journalist Sheraz Khan.
Personal life edit
During early days of his childhood he was founder cricketer and remained best batter and spin bowler at Super Star Cricket team in Swat valley.
During schooling he was fond of driving and was good driver at the age 13. He was also fond of fishing and photography in addition. He often spent days in summer at Swat River and was a traveler.
He also owns the online news web-portal Swat Post [8]
Political career edit
During the 1990s he was the first founding member of Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf (PTI). He remained member of the Provincial Cabinet of the PTI from Swat district. He also remained President of PTI in Swat district.h
However he left the PTI and became a professional journalist.
YouTube edit
In December 2021, Sherin Zada received Silver Play Button for reaching 10 million subscribers on YouTube. He is the first field journalist from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan to reach this milestone.
Lectures at universities edit
He had given lectures in various universities i.e., University of Gujrat, Pakistan, University of Punjab, Pakistan in various national and international events abroad.
Lakes discoveries as trekker edit
Sherin Zada discovered 30 Lakes in the Swat Valley and allied districts as trekker and had coverage for the different news channels.
Selected work edit
He also covered for the first time for the media/TV.[9]
- Snow Jeep Rally in Kalam Swat Valley[10]
- Lowari Top Snow Jeep Rally Report[11]
- Snowfall in Swat Valley Very Cold Weather Tourist Enjoy[12]
- Kalam Road Latest Condition 2016[13]
- Swat Highest Waterfall in Pakistan[14]
- Monte Bondone Ski resort, Trento, Italy[15]
- Lamchar Waterfall in Upper Dir[16]
- Kandol Lake, Swat Valley[17]
- Stopa, Swat Valley; Amluk Dara History of Buddha[18]
- Historical Fort in Swat Valley, Pakistan[19]
- Pashto Singer Gul Panra Interview[20]
- Malala Yousafzai Exclusive Interview with Sherin Zada after Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, Norway[21]
- Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony coverage for Express TV[22]
- Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony; Oslo, Norway[23]
- Malala Yousafzai Nobel Peace Prize Celebration in Swat Valley, Pakistan[24]
- Malala Spent Her 17th Birthday In Nigeria - Report[25]
- Ghost Schools in Najigram, Swat Valley[26]
- Ghost Schools in Swat Valley, Pakistan[27]
- Education in Swat Pakistan Report[28]
- Environment and Natural Forests in Swat Valley, Pakistan[29]
- Nature's blessing: Apple Orchards at Risk Due to Negligence in Swat Valley[30]
References edit
Running his own YouTube Channel, the link is: https://www.youtube.com/sherinzada
- ^ "Home". express.pk.
- ^ "Sherinzada, Author at The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ Khaliq, Fazal (2015-08-05). "Taking the plunge: Pakistani journalist takes leap of faith". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ World Record one the Tandem skydiving Jump from Sherin zada in swat hi is the 1st journalist in the world. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
- ^ World Record one the Tandem skydiving Jump from Sherin zada in swat hi is the 1st journalist in the world. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Taliban Targets Girl Activist in Pakistan". Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "World Record one the Tandem skydiving Jump from Sherin Zada in swat hi is the 1st journalist in the world". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ Abdullah Sherin. "Swat Post". Swat Post. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ Paradise in Earth Candole Lake Of Kalam Swat Valley Pakistan Sherin Zada Express News Swat.mpg. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Snow Jeep Rally in Kalam Swat Valley by sherin zada". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Lowari Top Snow Jeep Rally Report By Sherin Zada". YouTube. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Snowfall in Swat Valley Very Cold Weather Tourist Enjoy by Sherin Zada". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "kalam road latest condition 2016 Report Sherin Zada". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Swat Highest Water fall in Pakistan Report by sherin zada". YouTube. 2015-11-09. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Monte Bondone Ski resort Trento Italy". YouTube. 2015-10-25. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Beautiful Lamchar Waterfall in Upper Dir Report by Sherin zada". YouTube. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Kandol Lake Swat Valley Report by Sherin Zada". YouTube. 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Stupa in Swat Valley Amluk Dara History of Buddha Report by Sherin Zada". YouTube. 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Historical Fort in Swat Valley Pakistan by Sherin Zada". YouTube. 2014-04-03. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Gul Panra interview with sherin zada". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Malala Yousafzai Exclusive Interview With Sherin Zada after Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo Norwa". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony Visit Norway by sherin zada from oslo". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony by sherin zada from oslo norway". YouTube. 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "malala yousafzai nobel peace prize Celebrate in Swat by sherinzada". YouTube. 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Malala Spent Her 17th Birthday In Nigeria by sherin zada". YouTube. 2014-07-15. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Ghost schools in najigram swat valley by sherin zada". YouTube. 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Ghost Schools in Swat Valley Pakistan Report by Sherin Zada". YouTube. 2014-04-03. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "education in swat pakistan report by sherin zada". YouTube. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Environment Forest Nature in swat valley kalam by sherin zada". YouTube. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
- ^ "Nature's blessing Apple orchards at risk due to negligence in Swat". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-11.