Pirzada Shakir - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists
View 's journalist industries, journalist types, location, and media outlets. Use Journalist Hunt to get connected with top journalists in seconds.
Get connected with journalists today
Pirzada Shakir
Verified
Journalist, Press Trust of India
Jammu and Kashmīr, New Delhi
Beats
Biography
Journalist based in Delhi. Cover politics, conflict, education, health.
In depth financial reporting.
Content
Company Info
Press Trust of India
The Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's leading news agency, founded in 1947 as a cooperative by Indian newspapers to provide independent news coverage. Headquartered in Mumbai, PTI operates as a non-profit organization, supported by various media houses that subscribe to its services. The agency employs over 600 journalists and 800 staff members, ensuring comprehensive news coverage across the country. PTI offers a variety of services, including news distribution to newspapers, TV channels, and digital platforms, covering diverse topics such as politics, business, sports, and international affairs. The agency has expanded its multilingual services to include Hindi and other languages since the 1980s. Additionally, PTI provides visual content, including wirephoto and video services, adapting to the evolving media landscape. Its cooperative ownership structure promotes editorial independence, allowing PTI to maintain credibility and serve a wide range of media outlets throughout India.
, ,
'+91 81305 03759
Founded: 1947