The Cost of Conflict: Navigating the Horrors of War

Looking beyond the visible scars, this session will discuss the untold stories of those who endure the emotional, physical, and societal costs of conflicts. Join us as we go through the harrowing landscapes of war, shedding light on the unseen horrors that linger in the shadows, shaping lives, and demanding our collective understanding and empathy.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Abdul Sattar is an Islamabad-based Pakistani journalist, having 22 year-experience in print and electronic media. He has worked for daily Dawn, Karachi, as a sub-editor; daily The News, Karachi, as a sub-editor; daily Nation & Kashmir Post, London, as an assistant editor; Unity Channel, London, as an anchor; Dawn News, English TV channel, Karachi, as a political reporter; Samaa TV, Karachi, as a senior reporter and Voice of Germany (DW Radio), Bonn, as a trainee editor. In addition to that he has contributed over 500 reports, interviews and articles to The News on Sunday, Lahore, The Nation on Sunday, Lahore, The Asian Age, New Delhi and The Star, Dhaka, working as a freelance journalist. Currently, he is working for the National Public Radio of America as a producer-cum-senior reporter, covering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since his joining, the bureau has won two international awards. He happened to be the co-recipient of an international award for this story. Also, one of his stories had won Murrow Award 2019 in Hard News category.