Born in Khyber in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas along the border of Afghanistan, the second of five brothers, he had a rather primitive start.

FORBES: China's Khyber Pass

In 2010, UNESCO provided training to journalists in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan focusing on conflict reporting skills, ethical reporting standards, as well as safety and security of media workers in conflict zones.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES