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Riazat Butt

News Director, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Riazat Butt is an accomplished journalist and media leader with extensive experience in editorial excellence and storytelling innovation. Currently serving as News Director for The Associated Press in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Riazat drives impactful journalism and manages complex news coverage, including a landmark reporting initiative on the Hajj pilgrimage. Previously, as Editor-in-Chief for Maldives Independent, Riazat significantly increased readership through strategic editorial decisions. With a Master's degree in War Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Oxford, Riazat combines strong academic credentials with a proven track record of transforming newsrooms and engaging diverse audiences.

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