Senior Journalist Dr M. Rahmatullah Joins Jamia Millia Islamia as Professor at AJK-MCRC

Veteran media professional Dr M. Rahmatullah has joined the A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK-MCRC), Jamia Millia Islamia, as Professor (Television). With over three decades of

distinguished service in journalism and media management, Dr Rahmatullah now brings his rich field experience and editorial expertise to the classroom, mentoring the next generation of journalists.

An accomplished academic, Dr Rahmatullah holds postgraduate degrees in English and Mass Communication, and earned his Ph.D. in 2003. Before joining Jamia Millia Islamia, he served as Visiting Faculty at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and the Delhi School of Journalism, University of Delhi.

Over the years, Dr Rahmatullah has held several prominent editorial and leadership roles across reputed media houses. His career includes positions such as Consulting Editor at Doordarshan News, Channel Head at Channel One News, Senior Producer at Sahara TV, Bureau Chief at ANI News Agency, Principal Correspondent at ETV Hyderabad, Associate Editor at All India Radio, Sub Editor at Amar Ujala, and Chief Correspondent & Feature Editor at Qaumi Tanzeem.

A widely travelled journalist, Dr Rahmatullah has reported from and participated in academic and media forums in Kuwait, Dubai, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Kathmandu (Nepal), contributing to global perspectives on media and communications.

His wife, also an academic, has been serving as a Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, since August 2024.

Friends, colleagues, and admirers from the media fraternity have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Dr Rahmatullah, wishing him continued success in his new academic role at Jamia Millia Islamia.