Tariq Aziz (TV personality)
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Tariq Aziz is a Pakistani television host
known for his work on the general-knowledge quiz show Neelam Ghar
, later renamed the Tariq Aziz Show and now known as Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz.
Neelam Ghar
(نیلام گھر) first aired in 1975.
Aziz received his early education in Sahiwal
before starting his career at Radio Pakistan Lahore
. When Pakistan started its TV telecast in 1964 from Lahore, Aziz was the first male PTV announcer. He was the first man to be seen on a Pakistan television (PTV) broadcast.
Aziz, along with Zeba
, starred in "Insaniyat", a Pakistani film. Aziz also starred in another Pakistani film "Haar Gaya Insaan".
Aziz has appeared on several local television programs and morning shows. He has also organized telethons for charity purposes.
In 1996, Aziz was elected to the National Assembly from Khanewal as a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N)
.
Presenter
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known for his work on the general-knowledge quiz show Neelam Ghar
Neelam Ghar
Neelam Ghar was a talk show and a general-knowledge quiz show hosted by Tariq Aziz on Pakistan Television from the 1970's to the 1990's. It was renamed the Tariq Aziz Show in 1997. It is currently called Bazm e Tariq Aziz. The name literally means "the Auction House" in Urdu. The show celebrated...
, later renamed the Tariq Aziz Show and now known as Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz.
Neelam Ghar
Neelam Ghar
Neelam Ghar was a talk show and a general-knowledge quiz show hosted by Tariq Aziz on Pakistan Television from the 1970's to the 1990's. It was renamed the Tariq Aziz Show in 1997. It is currently called Bazm e Tariq Aziz. The name literally means "the Auction House" in Urdu. The show celebrated...
(نیلام گھر) first aired in 1975.
Aziz received his early education in Sahiwal
Sahiwal
Sahiwal is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the administrative centre of Sahiwal District and Sahiwal Division. Sahiwal is approximately 180 km from the major city Lahore and is the city between Lahore and Multan...
before starting his career at Radio Pakistan Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
. When Pakistan started its TV telecast in 1964 from Lahore, Aziz was the first male PTV announcer. He was the first man to be seen on a Pakistan television (PTV) broadcast.
Aziz, along with Zeba
Zeba
Zeba is a film actress from Pakistan. Her real name is Shaheen, but she adopted the name Zeba. She starred in the 1966 film Arman which was produced by actor and producer Waheed Murad.-Film career:Zeba started her career from Karachi...
, starred in "Insaniyat", a Pakistani film. Aziz also starred in another Pakistani film "Haar Gaya Insaan".
Aziz has appeared on several local television programs and morning shows. He has also organized telethons for charity purposes.
In 1996, Aziz was elected to the National Assembly from Khanewal as a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Pakistan Muslim League (N)
The Pakistan Muslim League is a conservative political party in Pakistan, affiliated with Western conservatism...
.