Zafar Siddiqui, widely known as ZS, was not just a media personality but also a visionary architect in the establishment of new television channels. His recent death, following a brave fight, signifies the conclusion of a significant period in the region’s media scene.
Zafar Siddiqui Cause of death
Zafar Siddiqui Cause of death is Cancer.
Before starting his successful TV career, Zafar Siddiqui worked at KPMG for 18 years. He began as a partner and eventually became the Managing Director of one of its consulting practices. His knowledge in finance and management helped him greatly in his later work in the media field.
In the mid-1990s, Zafar Siddiqui identified a promising opportunity to venture into television production. His foresight led to the establishment of TeleBiz, a TV production house in Pakistan, focuses on delivering high-quality business programs to international broadcasters. This endeavor marked the beginning of his journey into the realm of media entrepreneurship.
A couple of years later, Zafar Siddiqui saw another chance to grow his impact in the media world. He led the launch of the CNBC business network in the Middle East. This was the first time an international brand was shown in Arabic, making Zafar Siddiqui known as a leader in the industry.
His vision and determination further manifested in the establishment of CNBC Pakistan in 2005 and CNBC Africa in 2007. Additionally, in the same year, he played a pivotal role in the inception of Samaa TV in Karachi, a pioneering 24-hour news and current affairs channel.
While serving as chairman of two of these channels, Zafar Siddiqui remained deeply committed to steering them towards success. He dedicated much of his time to charting their strategic direction, particularly in navigating the challenges posed by the digital revolution sweeping the media landscape.
Zafar Siddiqui made important contributions to the media. He changed how news and information are shared in the area. His legacy as a forward-thinking leader in media will inspire many people in the future.
I started working at Samaa in 2009. While there, I got to meet Mr. Zafar Siddique, who was a leader in the media industry. He was always calm, knowledgeable, and dressed nicely. He inspired me a lot. May Allah bless him with eternal peace.
