Mishal Bukhari
Mishal Bukhari
(1984–2023) was an award-winning Pakistani broadcast journalist and news anchor. She was widely recognized for her work with several leading news channels, including Express News, 92 News, Neo TV, and PTV News.
Career & Achievements
- Pioneer Role: She was a member of the launch team for Express News and served as the channel’s first female news anchor.
- Talk Show Host: She hosted popular current affairs programs, most notably Neo @ 5 on Neo News.
- International Coverage: In 2016, she provided live coverage of the U.S. Presidential Elections from Washington D.C. and New York.
- Awards: She received the Best Female Anchor of Pakistan award in 2013.
- Professional Programs: In 2014, she was selected for the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) sponsored by the U.S. State Department.
Personal Life & Passing
- Education: She held a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of the Punjab.
- Family: She was the wife of renowned journalist and anchorperson Ameer Abbas.
- Death: Mishal Bukhari passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 38, after a two-year battle with cancer. Her death was widely mourned by the Pakistani journalist community and political figures.