Faith, family, and a surprise love for meatloaf.
From Lahore to the Midwest — and a Whole New Life
Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Aishah was just six years old when her family made a life-changing decision: move to the United States and start fresh.
“It was kind of a whim,” she told her close friend Erin Como in a candid 2024 interview. “My parents believed in education and they wanted better for us.”
After a short stint in Saudi Arabia, where her father worked for ARAMCO, the family finally landed in Centralia, Illinois, before settling in Indiana. The adjustment wasn’t easy. Despite attending a British school, young Aishah found herself overwhelmed.
“I used to cry because the kids spoke so fast, I couldn’t understand them,” she admitted. “I’d leave class and sit with my brother all day.”
Still, the Midwestern kindness helped her settle in and made a lifelong impression.
“The kids just embraced me,” she recalled. “That’s what makes the Midwest so great.”
Finding Her Voice — In More Ways Than One
Growing up in a Pakistani Muslim household, American staples like meatloaf and peas were rare treats — but they became her comfort food.
“My friends would roll their eyes if it was meatloaf night, but I was thrilled. It felt like going out to eat!”
But it wasn’t food that changed her life. It was a summer with her cousin, a local news reporter, that flipped the script.
Originally a premed student at Indiana University, Aishah was struggling academically and unsure of her path. Her cousin suggested spending a summer with her in Springfield, Illinois. What started as a casual visit turned into a career-defining moment.
“I tagged along to the TV station, wrote a little story on a garden walk, and the news director put it on air,” she said. “That was it. It hit me like a train — I knew what I wanted to do.”
She immediately switched majors and never looked back.
Rising Through the Ranks
From small-market stations to FOX 59 in Indianapolis, where her “Taking Action for You” segments segments made her a trusted name in Indianapolis news.” By 2019, she was on national airwaves as a Fox News correspondent.
Now based in Washington, D.C., she’s covering the nation’s most high-stakes stories, including the 2024 election campaign trail, where she had firsthand access to history in the making.
“To be a naturalized citizen covering U.S. elections… it’s something else,” she said. “Not everyone gets this opportunity.”
Staying True — To Faith and Family
What sets Aishah apart isn’t just her journalism. It’s how she carries her identity with pride.
“I pray throughout the day. That grounds me,” she shared. “I want the words I speak to be truthful and honest.”
She credits her father, who emphasized independence for his daughters, and her tight-knit family for her strength.
“My dad never wanted us dependent on anyone,” she said. “He’s so proud of who we’ve become.”
Polished On-Air, Private Off-Camera — Is She Still Single?
Though she’s constantly in front of the camera, Aishah Hasnie keeps her personal life intentionally low-key. She’s not married, and aside from the occasional rumor, she’s said to be focused squarely on her career.
She hasn’t publicly disclosed whether she has a husband or children. But sources, including Tuko, speculate she’s currently single and committed to building her professional legacy.
And don’t expect social media drama from her either. Aishah earned praise for staying off X (formerly Twitter). During a 2021 appearance on Gutfeld!, the host joked:
“I love the fact that Hasnie has no X. She’s smarter than all of us.”
Aishah Hasnie’s journey — from crying in classrooms to commanding national interviews — is more than a career story. It’s an American story of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose.
And yes… it’s also a story of falling in love with meatloaf and peach cobbler along the way.
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