Farooqi had worked in the Meteorological Department before taking early retirement. After retirement, he moved to
Chitral where he started his career in journalism. He was known for his dedication to highlighting social and public issues through the media. He often travelled to remote areas to cover stories. Farooqi rendered significant services in journalism in Chitral. He exposed poor road construction in
Chitral, which led a construction company's staff to assault him. Despite the challenges, he worked tirelessly to bring attention to various issues in the region. ==Personal life and death==