Kashmiri Journalist Qazi Shibli Shines as Finalist for World 'Journalist of the Year Award'

Qazi Shibli, a fearless journalist hailing from Kashmir, has emerged as a shining finalist for the highly esteemed One Young World Journalist of the Year Award. As the editor of The Kashmiriyat, an independent news organization, Shibli's remarkable contributions have garnered international recognition, with his work gracing the pages of renowned publications such as Polis Project and Himal South Asia Magazine. Notably, he claimed the International Kamaran Award last year and was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Fetisov Journalism Award. In a remarkable feat, Shibli stands as the sole representative from India amongst the fifteen exceptional journalists shortlisted by the UK-based One Young World. With this award, One Young World aims to highlight and support five remarkable journalists who are redefining the landscape of news reporting and making a positive global impact. Amongst the multitude of applications received worldwide, Shibli's inclusion in the final list is a testament to his unparalleled talent and unwavering dedication to truth and journalism.