She has been a senior anchor and producer at Geo News, Pakistan’s most reputable news channel. Ashar also is a columnist and blogger, writing for the Daily Jang and The News international. She began her career in journalism as a researcher and writer with the state-run television network PTV, and soon worked her way to up hosting daily and weekly programs. In 2004, Ashar moved to work for Geo News. Initially, she provided the news bulletins from Dubai, before becoming the anchor for the main news bulletins in Karachi. She has reported live on many historic events. Ashar also has produced and hosted daily public affairs programs. She has a master’s degree in international relations. In 2013, she was also named a fellow at The East-West Center. She is passionate about journalism and truly believes that life is a never-ending learning process.