A commemorated path from Karachi to prime-time recognition, Havovi Cooper—daughter of Dosi and Zubin Cooper—is capturing global headlines. The former Karachiite and a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a Master’s from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, has become a celebrated figure in international journalism.
A Meteoric Rise in Journalism
Havovi’s journey began at age 16 with an internship at She Magazine in Karachi. That early experience set the stage for her global career. She later held roles at BBC New America in New York and briefly returned to Pakistan’s GEO News as an anchor, before spending 12 influential years at Reuters serving in senior production roles. Since 2019, she has been a creative force at Business Insider, currently serving as Deputy Executive Producer and on-air host.
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Her journalism is deeply rooted in her cultural heritage: as a Pakistani-born correspondent, she remains fluent in Urdu and Gujarati, and has maintained a personal love for biryani and tropical travel—touches that inform her unique storytelling perspective.
Emmy Glory and Multiple Honors
In June 2025, Business Insider won two prestigious National News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Havovi played a pivotal role as senior producer on the award-winning feature “The True Cost of Mining Electric Car Battery Metals,” recognized specifically in the Business, Consumer or Economic Coverage category.
Business Insider’s video team at the 2025 News & Doc Emmy Awards, where it picked up two wins. Emmys
Beyond her Emmy success, Havovi’s work has also earned:
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A Webby Award
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Two Edward R. Murrow Awards, including one for the impactful story How Millions are Trapped in Modern‑Day Slavery at Brick Kilns in Pakistan
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An Online Journalism Association (OJA) Award
Impact Through Storytelling
Havovi’s storytelling often foregrounds social justice and human rights. Her award-winning Murrow piece highlighted the plight of individuals trapped in bonded labor in Pakistan—a powerful illustration of journalism serving public conscience X
She also co-reported on sensitive geopolitical tensions in South Asia, including a recent Business Insider coverage titled “Why nuclear‑armed India and Pakistan are clashing again”, demonstrating her versatility across domains
A Beacon for Parsi Journalists
Havovi Cooper’s accomplishments are especially inspiring for the Parsi and broader Pakistani communities. Her transition—from local internships to the global stage—highlights how storytelling grounded in cultural understanding can transcend borders and earn international acclaim.