Iqrar Ul Hassan Explained

Iqrar Ul Hassan
Native Name Lang:urdu
Occupation:Investigative journalist
Spouse:
Children:1
Television:Sar e Aam
Years Active:2006–present
Employer:ARY News
Alma Mater:G.C University, Lahore

Syed Iqrar Ul Hassan (اقرار الحسن سید) is a Pakistani television presenter and journalist. He has been working at ARY News for many years. Previously a newscaster, he now hosts a program called Sar e Aam.

Incident

On 29 April 2016, Iqrar and his Sar e Aam team were wrongfully arrested[2] on orders of the Sindh Home Minister for highlighting the poor security in the Sindh Assembly by bringing an armed man with him using media passes issued for the Assembly Session[3] [4] [5] but he was granted bail just a day later.[6]

He has also done sting operations in numerous factories, restaurants, police stations accused of bribery, corruption, and adulteration.

On 14 February 2024, Iqra and his Sar e Aam team visited Peer Haq Khateeb's place at Kotli Sattian to expose his tricks.[7] He met Khateeb and debated.[8] After some time on 22 May, he was attacked by the unknown followers of Khateeb in his car at Gujranwala.[9] [10]

Personal life

Iqrar Ul Hassan joined the Pakistani electronic media in 2006 as a reporter on ARY One World (now known as ARY News). He began his news coverage profession as a newscaster for ARY News.

Iqrar first married in 2005 to journalist Qurat-ul-Ain Hassan. He married a second time in 2012 to TV journalist Farah Yousuf, and a third time in 2023 to Youtuber and journalist Aroosa Khan.[11]

Pehlaa Hassan, his son with Qurat-ul-Ain, is a child actor who played the character of young Momin, the protagonist of the television series Alif starring Hamza Ali Abbasi.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] His performance received positive reviews, and he was nominated for the Best Emerging Talent in TV award at the 2021 Lux Style Awards.[15] [17] [18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iqrar-ul-Hasan finds anchor Aroosa Khan as third life partner . 5 December 2023 .
  2. Web site: TV anchor Iqrar-ul-Hassan arrested after Sindh Assembly sting operation. Daily Pakistan. 29 April 2016 . en-US. 2016-06-20.
  3. Web site: Private TV anchor, colleague held for entering Sindh PA with pistol . April 2016 . The News.
  4. Web site: TV channel’s ‘sting operation’ causes uproar in Sindh PA. April 2016 . Dawn News.
  5. Web site: Drama in parliament: Sting operation lands TV anchor in hot waters . April 2016 . The Express Tribune.
  6. Web site: ARY anchor Iqrarul Hassan faces government wrath for exposing poor security at Sindh Assembly. May 2016 . ARY News.
  7. News: Shahid . Rida . What's Going On Between Iqrar ul Hassan and Pir Haq Khatib . 11 July 2024 . Hamariweb.com . 16 February 2024.
  8. News: Fatima . Noor . WATCH — Peer Haq Khatteb kisses Iqrar ul Hassan on cheek during debate . 11 July 2024 . . 16 February 2024 . en.
  9. News: Who attacked anchor Iqrar Ul Hassan in Gujranwala? . 11 July 2024 . . 22 May 2024.
  10. News: Abdullah . Rao . Iqrar Ul Hassan Faces Attack in Gujranwala . 11 July 2024 . . 22 May 2024.
  11. Web site: 2023-12-05 . Iqrar-ul-Hasan finds anchor Aroosa Khan as third life partner . 2024-01-20 . Dunya News . en.
  12. News: Aftab . Yumna . 19 May 2021 . 10-year-old Pehlaaj Hassan appeals to the world to stand with Palestinian kids . 17 April 2022 . ARY News.
  13. News: Watch:Iqrarul Hasan's son sings 'Dil Dil Pakistan' in tribute to Junaid Jamshed. ARY News. 24 May 2017. 17 April 2022.
  14. News: Pehlaaj Hassan launches YouTube channel. Daily Pakistan. 3 December 2019. 17 April 2022. Asma. Malik.
  15. News: Alif and its message. The News. March 2020. 17 April 2022. Aamna Haider. Isani. From the characters of Abdul Aala (Manzar Sehbai), Husn e Jahan (Kubra Khan), Sultan (Saleem Mairaj), Taha Abdul Aala (Ahsan Khan), Suraiyya (Lubna Aslam) and even the young Momin (played by Pehlaaj Hassan), the casting was brilliant..
  16. News: Sajal Aly steals the limelight in debut episode of Alif. The News. October 2019. 17 April 2022. Buraq. Shabbir.
  17. Web site: TV series 'Alif' receives applause from Humayun Saeed. Geo TV. 9 October 2019. 17 April 2022. Beginning with Umera Ahmed, credit goes to her for the soulful yet refreshing concept. All the actors, Hamza, Sajal, Kubra and even young Pehlaaj are simply outstanding, looking forward to Manzar Sahab and Ahsan’s performances as well," Saeed wrote on Instagram..
  18. News: Geo Entertainment dominates with 25 nods at Lux Style Awards 2021. Geo TV. 31 August 2021. 17 April 2022.

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