Journalist Agha Akbar passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 May 2019

Agha Akbar, a respected figure in sports journalism and former business editor, died in Lahore after liver complications. He contributed significantly to various media outlets throughout his career.

Summary

LAHORE - Agha Akbar, one of the finest sports writers in Pakistan, and later a business editor died here on Sunday because of liver complications.

He had undergone a liver transplant a few months ago but problems arose following the operation and he could not recover.

Akbar spent a good part of his career at The Nation where he was the sports editor. He also had stints at the Pakistan Cricket Board, and headed its media department.

He also worked as the sports editor of Pakistan Today and later became the paper’s business editor.

At the height of his career in sports journalism, Akbar was a heavyweight and widely respected because of his exceptional writing skills and understanding of sports, especially cricket and hockey.

He traveled far and wide to cover sporting events including the Olympic and Asian Games, World Cups, and other major competitions.

KEY POINTS:

• Agha Akbar passed away in Lahore due to liver complications.
• He was a prominent sports writer and later a business editor.
• Worked primarily at The Nation, also with Pakistan Cricket Board.
• Known for exceptional writing skills in sports journalism.
• Covered major events like the Olympics and World Cups.