Over 28 years, Akhlaq Ahmed worked as a professional journalist with leading daily newspapers, weeklies, fortnightlies, and monthly magazines. He also served as the Editor of Akhbar-e-Jahan, Pakistan's largest-circulated weekly magazine, where he played a key role in shaping feature journalism and magazine publishing.
Alongside his journalism career, he established himself as a respected fiction writer. His published short story collections include Khayal Zanjeer (1994), Khwab Saath Rehnay Do (1998), Hum Kay Khud Tamaashai (2003), Abhi Kuch Dair Baqi Hey (2013), and Jaanay Pehchanay (2017). His literary works are appreciated for their insightful portrayal of human emotions and social realities.
In the advertising sector, Akhlaq Ahmed is the Managing Director of Manhill Advertising, Pakistan, where he has contributed to the development of creative communication and brand campaigns. His excellence has been recognized through prestigious industry awards, including the APNS Award for Best Feature (1993) presented by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society, and the PAS Award for Best Real Estate TV Commercial (2015) presented by the Pakistan Advertisers Society.
With achievements across journalism, literature, and advertising, Akhlaq Ahmed remains a respected name in Pakistan's media and creative industries.
