Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shahid Malik (journalist)

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The result was delete. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 09:17, 25 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Shahid Malik (journalist)

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Fails WP:BIO. Lack of good independent sources about him (a book review from a book reading club, and some opinion pieces on a website, aren't sufficient). Fram (talk) 08:02, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Fram (talk) 08:02, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Journalism-related deletion discussions. Fram (talk) 08:02, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Pakistan-related deletion discussions. Fram (talk) 08:02, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Subject does not meet WP:NBIO. MrsSnoozyTurtle 10:01, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Delete "His meritorious services" indeed, but fails WP:GNG, unlike the politician, who undoubtedly passes. Best Alexandermcnabb (talk) 10:10, 18 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Delete fails WP:GNG. SunDawn (talk) 09:50, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Delete I've removed the worst of the peacock phrases and puffery, but don't believe that the subject meets WP:GNG Dexxtrall (talk) 17:54, 23 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Shahid Malik is a reputed Urdu column writer of Pakistan. He has considerable following. His witty prose and moderate viewpoint is a unique aspect of modern Urdu journalism. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bherasargodha (talk • contribs) 10:05, 19 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I like this page, plz retain it— Preceding unsigned comment added by 116.58.44.130 (talk • contribs)

Shahid Malik is a journalist, linguist, columnist, broadcaster, teacher and broadcaster. In his many roles, the common denominator is his quest for the truth, simple yet interesting and engaging communications and looking at issues from diverse angles.

His weekly Sunday column in leading Urdu Daily Pakistan is eagerly awaited by a large readership and is invariably a source of unique and pleasant outlooks on various aspects of our society.

Teaching Broadcast Journalism at University of the Punjab and Beaconhouse National University, he commands immense respect among students and faculty alike.

I like this page. Please retain it.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Mansoori99 (talk • contribs)

This is a very informative page, as it gives details about his credentials. He is a known figure in media and academia, with vast experience. Please do not delete this page.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 182.185.249.30 (talk • contribs)

Shahid Malik is a journalist, linguist, columnist, broadcaster, teacher and broadcaster. He is truly inspirational. Please retain this page.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Sidsauri (talk • contribs)

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