AFTAB IQBAL
Host, Writer, Director & Producer
AFTAB IQBAL
Host, Writer, Director & Producer
Pakistani TV dramas, stage productions, and comedy shows hold immense popularity not only within the Pakistani community but also resonate strongly with Punjabi and Urdu-speaking audiences in India and even Bangladesh. Their appeal extends globally, captivating audiences worldwide. Aftab Iqbal stands out as a renowned figure in this realm, with his shows enjoying consistent viewership growth with each airing. His influence extends to digital platforms, boasting millions of followers whose numbers continue to rise steadily. In the Pakistani entertainment industry, his name remains unparalleled.
- 1987 – City/Crime/Political Reporter, The Nation
- 1988 – Interflow Communications
- 1990 – Orient McCANN
- 1992 – Adwise Communications
- 1993 – Media Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister
- 1995-96 – Director General Public Relations (DGPR)
- 1997 – Columnist for Nawa-i-Waqt and Khabrain
- 1998 – Drama Productions:
- Naqaab
- Fankaar
- Dhund
- Saaya
- Wardaat
- 2001 – Documentaries on all districts of Pakistan named Nagri Nagri Goan Goan. Made over 100 documentaries in the next 3-4 years.
- 2007 – Columnist for Newsweek Pakistan
- 2008 – Hasb-e-Haal (Dunya TV)
- 2010 – Khabarnaak (GEO TV)
- 2015 – Khabardaar (Express News)
- 2017 – Launched YouTube channel ‘Aftab Iqbal’
- 2018 – Khabarzaar (Aap News and Dugdugee)
- 2020 – Khabaryaar (NEO News)
- 2020 – Launched another YouTube channel Aftabiyan
- 2021 – Khabardaar Season 2 (Express News)
- 2021 – Karakoram TV (Youtube channel)
- 2021 – Inaugurated Open Mic Cafe and Restaurant
- 2022 – Khabarhaar (Samaa TV)
- 2023 – Inaugurated Naya Time
Aftab Iqbal’s masterpiece of political satire encompasses all the vital elements of wit, humor, and puns derived from current events. This unparalleled hilarity is expertly delivered by the Khabarhaar team, offering top-notch entertainment.
Drama
Mini Theatre is a segment of the audience/guest.
This segment encompasses a variety of elements, including musical performances, Ibn-e-Batoota, Ferhang-e-Asifia, Amaanyat (tributes to Amaan Ullah’s legacy), theatrical performances, guest appearances, interactive quiz or Aaj ka Sher (couplet), among others.
Performance
Aftab Iqbal is currently involved in multiple creative ventures. He is spearheading the development of a drama serial centered around the historical ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This 64-episode series, directed and written by Aftab Iqbal himself, will blend adventure and comedy as it transports viewers back to the era of the UAE’s founding father, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with Abu Dhabi serving as the focal point.
Additionally, Aftab Iqbal is writing the script for a film addressing Pakistan’s socio-economic challenges.
