John Sparks Asia Correspondent

John Sparks joined Channel 4 News in 1997, and is now the Asia Correspondent.

John started as a producer, before becoming a general reporter. His stories included investigating the July 7th bomber Jamal (Germaine) Lindsey, and securing the first pictures of CIA operated aircraft, suspected of conducting 'extraordinary renditions' via UK airports.

During the recession he moved to the Business Unit, where he explored the role of investment banks during the 'credit crunch'.

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The latest from John Sparks

Imran Khan: saying what Pakistan wants to hear
26 January 2012
John Sparks on his meeting with Imran Khan, whose political star is rising despite his party currently having no seats in Pakistan's parliament.
World / Pakistan
Imran Khan: up close and personal
26 January 2012 Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News gets up close and personal with Imran Khan - a man dismissed by his opponents as a cricket-loving lightweight, but who now attracts hundreds of thousands to his political rallies.
World / Burma
Political prisoners freed in major Burma amnesty
13 January 2012 Channel 4 News
As hundreds of political dissidents, politicians and journalists are freed in Burma, one analyst tells Channel 4 News the acid test for the country will be whether it allows free and fair elections.