Adei Radio — Yalda Hakim, an Afghan-born journalist with Sky News, has received the Best News Presenter award at the annual ceremony of the Royal Television Society.
Judges praised Hakim for her courage and professional skill in covering political developments and delivering detailed analysis on complex international issues. They also commended her clear presentation style and ability to provide comprehensive perspectives during major news events.
Hakim previously drew attention for her reporting on Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan, where she highlighted the impact of the attacks on Afghan civilians. Her reporting and analysis were widely discussed both in Afghanistan and internationally.
She has also conducted high-profile interviews with senior officials from Pakistan and the United States, attracting significant global attention. Following recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, her programs and analysis received widespread recognition among audiences and international observers.
The award is considered one of the most prestigious honors in British television and is presented annually to outstanding presenters and programs.
Meanwhile, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad congratulated Hakim in messages posted on the social media platform X.
Hakim was born in Afghanistan and began her media career with BBC. Her family left Afghanistan in the 1980s during the Soviet–Afghan War when Soviet forces occupied the country. Despite living abroad, she has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to report on developments in the country.
Judges praised Hakim for her courage and professional skill in covering political developments and delivering detailed analysis on complex international issues. They also commended her clear presentation style and ability to provide comprehensive perspectives during major news events.
Hakim previously drew attention for her reporting on Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan, where she highlighted the impact of the attacks on Afghan civilians. Her reporting and analysis were widely discussed both in Afghanistan and internationally.
She has also conducted high-profile interviews with senior officials from Pakistan and the United States, attracting significant global attention. Following recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, her programs and analysis received widespread recognition among audiences and international observers.
The award is considered one of the most prestigious honors in British television and is presented annually to outstanding presenters and programs.
Meanwhile, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad congratulated Hakim in messages posted on the social media platform X.
Hakim was born in Afghanistan and began her media career with BBC. Her family left Afghanistan in the 1980s during the Soviet–Afghan War when Soviet forces occupied the country. Despite living abroad, she has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to report on developments in the country.
