Syed Talat Abbas Shah Journalist, Author & Human Rights Activist
Founder & Editor, Diplomacy Pakistan News (www.diplomacypakistan....) Syed Talat Abbas Shah spearheads this outlet, guiding its editorial direction, managing public relations, media communication.
Editor/ In charge Reporters: HRNW News Agency, Accredited Ministry of Information Government of Pakistan. (https://www.hrnww.com)
Reporter: Royal News Television Pakistan
President: Action for Humanity Organization (www.actionforhumanity....)
Editor, Human Rights Post (hrpostpk.com/) (2012–2014) As editor, he covered critical human rights issues in Pakistan, including a poignant feature about a woman stoned to death in Punjab, Pakistan.
Freelance Contributor & Media Trainer Beyond editorial roles, Shah serves as a freelance journalist, human rights educator, and media trainer.
He is recognized as a “3rd and 4th Global Award winning Journalist / Media Trainer / Human Rights Educator,” and counts himself among Knight Fellows (knightcenter.utexas.ed...) and CEJ Alumni (cej.iba.edu.pk/).
He also holds leadership roles with the human rights organizations as a Chapter Leader United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights International, California, USA. www.humanrights.com/
Council Member Karachi Union of Journalists (kuj.com.pk/)
Also served as a Vice Chairman of All Pakistan Journalists Council (APJC). www.facebook.com/apjcp...
Human Rights Advocacy Platforms: Shah is affiliated with the Human Rights Media Network and is the founder of HRNW News Agency. He has also been linked to an initiative called Action for Humanity.
Advocacy & Courage Under Threat: In 2024 and in August 2025, while serving HRNW News Agency and associated with Action for Humanity and Royal News TV, Shah was targeted with another serious death threat from extremist groups who branded him “infidel” and threatened his life. Shah responded defiantly: “Journalism is not just my profession, it is my duty to raise my voice for the oppressed. No threat can silence me.” Authorities and human rights organizations swiftly condemned the attacks. hah’s achievements as a global award-winning journalist, knight fellow, media educator, and author.
Distinctive Voice & Impact:Human Rights Champion Syed Talat Abbas Shah leverages his media expertise to amplify human rights issues, providing both in-depth reporting and strategic media training. Even under threat, Shah remains unwavering continuing his reporting, training, and advocacy with steadfast resolve. By founding DiplomacyPakistan.com, serving with HRNW, President, Action for Humanity (Human Rights Organization) and leading in human rights networks, Talat Shah shapes both narratives and institutional engagement around justice and accountability.
Key Highlights: Founder & Editor, DiplomacyPakistan.com Leads editorial strategy, public relations, and media communication. Former Editor, Human Rights Post Covered high-impact human rights stories between 2012–2014. Media Trainer / Human Rights Educator Globally recognized with multiple awards; Knight Fellow & CEJ Alumni. Platforms involved with: HRNW News Agency and Action for Humanity, DiplomacyPakistan.com, mynews.com.pk, United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights International, All Pakistan Journalists Council (APJC).