Xari Jalil has over 20 years of experience in journalism, and has been associated in the past with mainstream print media such as The News International & Dawn, while also contributing for other publications both locally and internationally. She is also an IVLP Fellow, and a Fellow of the Global Investigative Journalists Network (GIJN). Much of her work has been centered around human rights issues, crime, socio-political issues, public health and environment and culture and lifestyle.