The famous academic and journalist, Dr. Mehdi Hasan, has died at the age of of 85 after a long illness in Lahore on Wednesday.
he is survived by his wife Rakhshanda Hasan and two children.
He was awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the president of Pakistan in 2012 for its services in journalism.
As a journalist, he served at Pakistan Press International as a sub-editor and journalist between 1961 and 1967. He remained a elected office-bearer of the Pakistani Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) during this period.
National and international mass media outlets, including voice of America, BBC News and Deutsche Welle regularly asked for his opinion on political developments in Pakistan. He contributed articles to all major newspapers of Pakistan.
Dr. Hasan was among the few media historians of Pakistan and made regular appearances as a commentator and speaker on television and radio programs.
His teaching career lasted 50 years, during which time also served as the dean of journalism and mass communication at Beaconhouse National University.
He also served as Human Rights Commission of President of Pakistan (HRCP).
The late academic is the author of several books on historyjournalism, mass communication e politics.
CM Buzdar pays homage to Hassan:
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar expressed pain over The death of Dr. Hasan.
In his message of condolence, the CM extended mourning sympathies family and paid tribute to educational and journalistic contributions of Hasan.
He said Hasan had rendered invaluable services in journalism and education, adding that his reports would be remembered for a long time.
