Aftab Iqbal

{{short description|Pakistani journalist and businessman (born 1958)}}

{{Use Pakistani English|date=March 2018}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}

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| name = Aftab Iqbal

| image = Aftab iqbal.jpg

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1958|09|19}}

| birth_place = Okara, Punjab, Pakistan

| occupation = {{Hlist|Anchor|Television host|Journalist|Director}}

| years_active = 1986 – present

| parents = Zafar Iqbal (father)

| website = {{url|www.aftabiqbal.com}}

| alma_mater = Government College University

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| channel_display_name = Aftab Iqbal

| subscribers = 2.05 million

| views = 844.4 million

| years_active = 2017-present

| silver_button = yes

| silver_year = 2018

| gold_button = yes

| gold_year = 2021

| stats_update = 4 April 2025

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Aftab Iqbal (born 19 September 1958) is a Pakistani television host, journalist and businessman who founded an international Pakistani news channel, Aap Media Group. He is a former host of TV programs Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News (2009–2010), Khabarnaak on Geo News (2010–2015), Khabardaar on Express News (2015–2018), Himaqatain (2018–2019) on 92 News, Khabarzar on Aap News (2019–2020), Khabaryar on Neo News (2020–2021), Khabardaar Season 2 on Express News (2021–2022) and Khabarhar on Samaa TV News (2022–2023). Since 2024, He is doing Khabarhar Season 2 on Web Digital Platforms.{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1182389|title=This TV host thinks marriage is a cure for mental illness|first=Images|last=Staff|date=15 April 2019|website=Images|access-date=25 September 2022|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925155324/https://images.dawn.com/news/1182389|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistantimes.com/aftab-iqbal/|title=Aftab Iqbal - Pakistan Times|date=30 March 2012|website=www.pakistantimes.com|access-date=26 September 2023|archive-date=26 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926010026/https://www.pakistantimes.com/aftab-iqbal/|url-status=live}}

His presence on digital media is through his YouTube channel Aftab Iqbal started on 7 January 2017. In October 2018, he launched his TV Channel Aap News, where he fulfilled administrative affairs. In January 2020, he left his own channel and joined Neo News. He left Neo News in January 2021 and went back on Express News and hosted the show Khabardar on Express News, which he in turn left to start Khabarhaar on Samaa TV in 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7lXkuPJlU|title=Khabarhar with Aftab Iqbal - Episode 1 - SAMAA TV - 6 Jan 2022|via=www.youtube.com|access-date=12 July 2022|archive-date=12 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712103548/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7lXkuPJlU|url-status=live}} In 2024, after the 1 year of break, he revived Khabarhar as "Khabarhar Season 2" which quickly grabbed the attention of the viewers. He digitally connected with his team in Lahore studio to record the show while himself, co-host Dr. Arooba, Researcher Shakeel Chaudhary and other part of his team remaining in UAE. He also introduced digital shows Open Mic Cafe, Amaniyat, Dialogue With History and Chacha Boota on his own YouTube channel Aftab Iqbal. {{cite web |website=NEO TV |title=Aftab Iqbal joins NEO Network |url=https://www.neonetwork.pk/10-Jan-2020/78671 |date=10 January 2020 |access-date=25 September 2022 |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001130628/https://www.neonetwork.pk/10-Jan-2020/78671 |url-status=live }}