Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Nida Fatima Zaidi

Producer Programmes

Pakistan Television (PTV)

Islamabad · English, Urdu, Punjabi

Biography

Nida Fatima Zaidi is Producer Programmes at Pakistan Television (PTV), and a director, writer and media professional with more than two decades of experience in broadcasting. Her work spans drama, documentary filmmaking, youth programming, public-interest broadcasting and emerging production technologies.

Her productions include the drama series Kuch Sach Kuch Kahani; the AI-assisted programmes Tasveer Kahani and Lit up with Peace; the ILO-awarded BeySamar; and New Way to Peace, recognised for its contribution to peace promotion. She has also held programme-management, international-relations and training responsibilities within PTV.

Her storytelling interests include women, children, peacebuilding, social justice and community development. She holds master’s degrees in Psychology and Mass Communication, with professional training at the National Film and Television School and the University of Birmingham. An International Visitor Leadership Program alumna, she also contributes to media education. Her professional focus combines creative direction, production management, mentoring and responsible innovation in broadcasting.

Areas of expertise

• Television drama direction
• Screenplay writing
• TV documentary
• Public-interest storytelling
• AI-assisted media production
• Creative-team leadership

Key achievements

PTV Regional Awards (2006–2010): four nominations for Best Producer and two wins (2009–2010). GE4DE Excellence in Journalism Award by ILO Canada for BeySamar (2014). Exemplary Contribution for Peace Promotion Award by Nutshell Group and Jang Media Group (2012). ABU+ Award for Best Virtual Production (2026) for Tasveer Kahani (Photo Tale).

Engagement interests

Speaker · Panelist · Podcast

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