Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Expertise
PC Hardware, iOS, Android
- In 2018, Asad began his journalism career reviewing PC hardware, including mice, keyboards, and headsets.
- During his time at XDA Developers, he collaborated with companies such as Google and Qualcomm to cover major hardware launches using pre-release press material
- His work often involved communication with developers, tech communities, and industry insiders to deliver accurate, in-depth coverage.
Experience
Asad began his writing career in 2018 at Appuals, where he specialized in reviewing PC Hardware. His work included in-depth benchmarking, first impressions, and product comparisons. Over time, he rose from staff writer to senior editor, expanding his editorial and leadership skills. In 2023, he joined XDA Developers, where he authored opinion pieces, how-to guides, and affiliate commerce articles. His role allowed him to collaborate with industry leaders like Qualcomm and Google while covering major hardware announcements with early access, press materials. By 2024, his curiosity led him to explore gaming journalism with the Operation Sports website. There, he wrote about sports games such as Tony Hawk, Forza, and FIFA. With gaming being an old hobby, he quickly began crafting engaging reviews, opinion columns, and guides. Apart from writing, Asad is an avid reader with a passion for philosophy (particularly the Stoics and Existentialists) and is an aficionado of Greek and Norse mythology.
Education
Asad is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science from Iqra University.
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