Khalid Umar Malik

Occupation:

Country Expert on Pakistan and South Asia — International Journalist and Country Conditions Analyst

Summary

International journalist with thousands of published stories on Pakistan and South Asia for Big News Network, and a verifiable public record of that work. Covers the political, social and security situation including militancy and counter terrorism, the position of religious, ethnic and sectarian minorities, women and journalists, and migration, displacement and cross-border movement including Afghan displacement into Pakistan and the situation of returnees and people without documentation. Native speaker of Urdu and Punjabi, works in English.

Countries of Expertise

Pakistan, with regional coverage of Afghanistan-related affairs, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.

Details of Country Expertise

Country conditions analysis on Pakistan and the wider South Asia region for asylum and international protection claims, grounded in an extensive journalistic career and native language access to sources.

Political, social and security context. The political and social situation in Pakistan and the wider region, including militancy, counter terrorism developments, civil and military relations, and their consequences for individuals and groups at risk.

Minorities, human rights and vulnerable groups. The position of religious, ethnic and sectarian minorities including Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus and Shia communities, and of women, journalists and others at risk, as it bears on claims based on religion, ethnicity, political opinion or membership of a particular social group.

Migration, displacement and cross-border issues. Migration, displacement, refugees and cross-border movement in the region, including Afghan displacement into Pakistan and the situation of returnees and those without documentation.

Experience

An extensive career in international journalism, with thousands of stories published through Big News Network in Dubai Media City, reporting on Pakistan and the wider South Asia region on politics, security, militancy, minorities, human rights, migration and social affairs. The public record of that work is verifiable at muckrack.com/khalid-malik. Holds a Master of Arts in English from the University of the Punjab and a Master of Educational Planning and Management from Allama Iqbal Open University.

Languages

Urdu — Native
Punjabi — Native
English — Professional

Political Groups Expertise

Individuals at risk on grounds of political opinion or affiliation in Pakistan and Afghanistan, including journalists, activists and those affected by militancy, counter terrorism measures and political repression.

Other Social Groups Expertise

Journalists and media workers, women, and persons affected by displacement, migration and lack of documentation across the region, including those affected by cross-border movement.

Ethnic and Religious Groups Expertise

Religious minorities including Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus and Shia communities, and ethnic and sectarian minority issues in Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly in the context of political developments, militancy and social discrimination.