Wasim Badami

Wasim Badami established his career as a prominent Pakistani anchor and journalist, joining ARY News in 2006 as a journalist and anchorperson. Prior to this, he honed his skills providing traffic updates on radio and serving as a researcher for the Business Plus channel. Badami quickly gained widespread recognition for his compelling interviewing skills and professional demeanor, leading to his hosting of the highly popular annual ‘Shan-e-Ramzan’ during Ramadan transmissions. He further cemented his reputation with his impactful television program ‘Masoomana Sawal’ and the launch of his signature talk show, ’11th Hour with Waseem Badami,’ on ARY News, which remains a cornerstone of his broadcasting career.

The brand made its successful debut in Dubai and subsequently launched in Karachi, marking a significant expansion into the consumer market. Further embracing digital platforms, in 2022, he launched his acclaimed YouTube podcast show, ‘Podcast with Waseem Badami,’ providing an additional avenue for in-depth interviews and journalistic content to a broad online audience. Currently, Wasim Badami continues to be a leading voice in Pakistani media, anchoring his flagship program ’11th Hour with Waseem Badami’ and his seasonal ‘Shan-e-Ramzan’ on ARY News. His multi-faceted career, spanning traditional broadcast journalism, digital content creation, and successful brand entrepreneurship, underscores his significant impact and sustained relevance across diverse professional spheres.