Monitoring Desk: Pakistan-born journalist Ashfaq Ahmed has been promoted to the position of Managing Editor at Gulf News. He has been associated with the newspaper for the past 27 years.
Starting his career at an English daily in Lahore, he later joined Gulf media and has been with Gulf News ever since. From the beginning of his career, Ashfaq has been known for his hard work, professionalism, dedication, and commitment. His promotion to Managing Editor is an honour for the journalistic community of Pakistan and a source of pride for Pakistani journalists, as their colleague has reached a key leadership role in international journalism.
Commenting on the achievement, Agha Iqrar Haroon, Director of DND News Agency and a former colleague from Ashfaq’s early days in journalism, said that Ashfaq Ahmed has proven that hard work, honesty, dedication, and skill never go in vain.
Bio data of Ashfaq at Gulf News suggests:
Ashfaq has been storming the UAE media scene for over 27 years. As Senior Assistant Editor, his insights, analysis and deep understanding of regional dynamics have helped make sense of the unfolding news. He’s the go-to guy for deep dives into the South Asian diaspora, blending heart, and hardcore reporting into his pieces. Whether he’s unpacking Pakistani community affairs, chasing down leads on international political whirlwinds, or investigative reports on the scourge of terrorism and regional drama — Ashfaq doesn’t miss a beat. He’s earned kudos for his relentless hustle and sharp storytelling. Dependable, dynamic, and unstoppable, Ashfaq does not just report the news, he shapes it.
صحافت کا بڑا اور معتبر نام اشفاق احمد کا ایک اور اعزاز
اشفاق احمد کی سینئر اسسٹنٹ ایڈیٹر سے منیجنگ ایڈیٹر کے عہدے پر ترقی
اشفاق احمد گزشتہ 27 سال سے گلف نیوز سے وابستہ ھیں ، ان کی مینجنگ ایڈیٹر کے عہدہ پر ترقی،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،،، ، رپورٹر سے شروع ھونے والا… pic.twitter.com/w9GAwnLjY4— Pakistan Embassy UAE (@PakinUAE_) September 8, 2025
Pakistani Embassy in UAE has also congratulated him for his new position.
