SELECTED WORK
SELECTED WORK
Over four decades, Mr. Aftab Iqbal has developed a diversified body of work spanning broadcast television, film, journalism, publishing, digital media, government communications and live productions.
Collectively, these projects
demonstrate sustained capability in intellectual property creation, audience
development, editorial leadership and commercial media execution.
Rather than representing isolated productions, they illustrate the evolution of an integrated media enterprise capable of creating, producing and commercialising original content across multiple platforms and markets.
Television
Television has been the principal medium through which Mr. Aftab Iqbal has established proprietary formats, built national audiences and developed commercially successful broadcast properties. His productions have consistently
combined current affairs, political satire, public-interest discussion, language, culture and entertainment within distinctive editorial formats.
Hasb-e-Haal
A pioneering political satire and current affairs programme that introduced a hybrid format combining news analysis, humour and public discourse. The programme established the editorial and commercial foundations for subsequent television franchises.
- Role:
- Creator • Writer • Producer • Host
Khabardaar
One of Pakistan's most successful contemporary political satire programmes, combining editorial analysis, comedy, linguistic education and cultural commentary within a commercially scalable production model.
- Role:
- Creator • Executive Producer • Writer • Director • Producer • Host
Khabaryar
A continuation of the enterprise's portable television format, reinforcing audience retention across changing broadcast environments while maintaining editorial consistency.
- Role:
- Creator • Executive Producer • Writer • Director • Producer • Host
Khabarnaak
A nationally recognised satirical current affairs programme that refined and expanded the hybrid infotainment format, strengthening audience engagement while introducing theatrical performance into mainstream television commentary.
- Role:
- Creator • Executive Producer • Writer • Director • Host
Khabarzar
An independently controlled production developed following the establishment of Aap Media Group, demonstrating successful migration of audience loyalty beyond traditional broadcasters.
- Role:
- Creator • Executive Producer • Writer • Director • Host
Khabarhar
The latest evolution of the enterprise's flagship political satire format, expanding from broadcast television into digital-first distribution and international live productions.
- Role:
- Creator • Executive Producer • Writer • Producer • Director • Host
Siyasi Theatre
A political discussion programme built around theatrical presentation and contemporary public affairs, further extending the enterprise's experimentation with performance based journalism.
Parody Punch
An early satirical television programme that demonstrated the commercial potential of combining political humour with structured current affairs programming.
Hamakatain
A commentary-driven television programme examining politics and public affairs through humour, satire and editorial analysis.