Ansar Abbasi
Pakistani commentator and columnist. A Lifafa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ansar Abbasi (Urdu: انصار عباسی) (born June 12, 1965), is a Punjabi Pakistani right-wing[1] commentator and columnist associated with The News International.[2][3]
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انصار عباسی | |
Born | Ansar Abbasi (1965-06-12) June 12, 1965 (age 58) Murree, Punjab |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education | Masters in Journalism and Broadcasting |
Occupation | Journalist |
Notable credit | Editor The News International |
Family | Dhund Abbasi |
As one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists, Abbasi generally holds views that are aligned with Pakistan military, he has close connections with the Military and among Pakistani journalist community he is well known for being a tout of Pakistan military establishment. He has been critical of activists including Malala Yousafzai.[4] He has called on a ban on Indian channels and strict checks on culturally offensive content in Pakistani dramas and movies.[2] According to The Huffington Post, Abbasi holds orthodox religious views and rigid anti-American views.[5]