Veteran journalist Nazir Naji passes away

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist and columnist Nazir Naji passed away here on Wednesday after a prolonged illness.

According to sources, the 81-year-old breathed his last at a private hospital in Lahore where he was admitted. He had remained associated with different mainstream media groups for the last several decades.

Naji served 27 years for Urdu publication Daily Jang as senior columnist. He was formerly chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters. The veteran journalist has been honored by Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his services.

Several political and official personalities expressed their grief over the sad demise of senior journalist Nazir Naji. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday expressed his deep sense of sorrow and grief over the demise of senior journalist Nazir Naji.

In his condolence message, the chief minister expressed his heartfelt sympathy and grief with the bereaved family.

Mohsin Naqvi, while paying tributes to the journalistic services of late Nazir Naji, remarked that the services of the late rendered in the field of journalism will always be remembered. The CM prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity.

Meanwhile, Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned journalist, editor and columnist Nazir Naji. The minister, in a condolence message, prayed to the Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss with equanimity.

Paying tribute to the late senior journalist, the minister said Nazir Naji had dedicated his whole life to journalism and service of the country. He was a seasoned journalist and analyst as well, who strived to bring a positive change in the society through his services in the field of journalism, he added.

The analysis and columns of the late journalist were always informative and insightful, he said, adding it would be very hard to fill the void created in the field of journalism with Nazir Naji’s demise.

While Caretaker Punjab Minister for Information Amir Mir expressed profound sorrow and grief at the passing of senior journalist and columnist Nazir Naji. In a condolence message shared on Wednesday, Amir Mir offered heartfelt tributes to the exceptional contributions made by the late Nazir Naji in the field of journalism. Amir Mir acknowledged the enduring impact of Nazir Naji’s services in advancing the realm of journalism, emphasizing that his legacy would be remembered for years to come.

May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity, he prayed.

On the other hand, Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Shaheera Shahid on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the demise of senior journalist, columnist and analyst Nazir Naji.

The secretary, in a condolence message, prayed to the Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace, and grant courage and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear the loss with equanimity.

She said she was saddened over hearing the news of the death of Nazir Naji who was a professional journalist and analyst. His passing away was a big loss for the field of journalism, she added.