On Wednesday, veteran writer Zubeida Mustafa died in Karachi at 84 years old after being sick for a while. Her death signals the conclusion of a legendary era in Pakistani journalism.
Among the first female journalists in the nation, Zubeida has over 50 years of experience. She not only created space for herself but also cleared the path for others. For many women, she showed that their voice mattered.
Zubeida’s work primarily addressed topics often overlooked: education, health, and gender equality. Her writing aimed to bring to light problems affecting individuals rather than to attract notice. Her words always sprang from a point of will.
Never booming or dramatic, Zubeida’s style was deliberate and subdued. Her work, meanwhile, had profound and long-lasting effects. She believed in the power of straightforward talk.
Zubeida won the International Women’s Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. She was the first Pakistani woman to be given this honour. It was a proud moment in Pakistani journalism.
The IWMF complimented her as a female media inspiration. The award honoured a career founded on bravery, clarity, and care. It mirrored the silent power that characterised her labour.
Zubeida avoided the spotlight. Her attention stayed on the individuals whose stories she related. She thought reporting was about service rather than prestige.
Her friends, coworkers, and family are in great sorrow. Many recall her integrity, knowledge, and compassion.
Her burial was attended by close friends and family members in Karachi.
Zubeida Mustafa played a significant role in shaping Pakistan’s journalistic legacy. She may no longer write, but her words and their meaning will always stay with us.
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