Shamim loses battle with cancer

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 21 August 2012

Shamim-ur-Rahman, a veteran journalist, passed away in Karachi at the age of 70. He was known for his significant contributions to journalism and trade union activities.

Summary

KARACHI:Senior journalist Shamim-ur-Rahman passed away here on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 70.

During his career that spanned 40 years, Shamim worked for PTV, Dawnand AFP.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf have expressed their condolences.

Muhammad Amin Yousuf, Secretary General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), told APP Shamim was not only an active journalist but also a nice and friendly human being.

He said he played a prominent role in trade union activities and remained an office-bearer of the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the Karachi Press Club (KUJ).

Amin said late Shamim’s contributions in the realms of journalism would be long remembered.

KEY POINTS:

• Passed away in Karachi after battling cancer.
• Had a 40-year career in journalism working for PTV, Dawn, and AFP.
• Received condolences from President Zardari and Prime Minister Ashraf.
• Active in trade union activities and served with Karachi Union of Journalists.
• Remembered for his contributions and friendly nature.