Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer, Patron in Chief of Nazaria-i-Pakistan Council and renowned Pakistani journalist, Zahid Malik passed away after battling a prolonged illness. The veteran was 78 years old.
Mr. Malik had many achievements to his name. He was the recipient of a Writers Guild of Pakistan First Prize for his book ‘Public Relations’. He also received the honorary award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz on Aug 14, 2011 for his services towards journalism, the promotion of Pakistan’s ideology and writings about religion.
The journalist was awarded an honorary Ph.D. in Philosophy at the 6th convocation of the Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education in Karachi on December 11, 2013.
He penned down a dozen books and over 2,000 articles. His work “Mazameen-i-Quran-i-Hakeem” is an 800-page subject-wise classification of verses of the Holy Quran and it was translated into English, French, and German. His book “Mohsin-e-Pakistan Ki De-Briefing” is also amongst his must-read works.
Twitterati is in deep-grief over the loss of the legend. Read what they had to say here.
Saddened to hear veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of #PakistanObserver #ZahidMalik has passed away…May his soul rest in peace
— Syed Muhammad Shahid (@smshahid) September 1, 2016
#ZahidMalik's services towards promotion of journalism in Pakistan to be remembered always, says PM Nawaz Sharif https://t.co/W9i9MD99Y5
— A Mehmood (@happylarka) September 1, 2016
I wished him long healthy life everyday and every night but my prayers turned with no answer. #ZahidMalik sir U left https://t.co/Wrbxin5xAA
— ☆Sky☆ (@Uroojsayyami) September 1, 2016
Let the eyes weep today as I have loss another person this year #ZahidMalik is no more with us. He was v kind father to me and not like boss
— ☆Sky☆ (@Uroojsayyami) September 1, 2016
A great loss.Sincere condolences to #ZahidMalik family Pakistan Observer editor-in-chief Zahid Malik passes away
— Samina Yasmeen AM (@syasmeen1) September 1, 2016
We send our deepest condolences to Zahid Malik’s family. May he rest in eternal peace.
