Cancer-hit journalist seeks financial assistance
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 April 2015
Join our WhatsApp channel
Abdul Shakoor, a journalist battling cancer, is appealing for financial help due to his salary being halted. He faces severe financial difficulties while supporting his five children.Summary
LAHORE: Journalist Abdul Shakoor of The Nation, fighting cancer at the Mayo Hospital has appealed to philanthropists for financial assistance for his treatment.
His employers have reportedly stopped his salary because of which he is now facing acute financial problems.
Shakoor writes extensively on business and economy. His three daughters and two sons are studyingand also need financial assistance to continue their education.
Shakoor has appealed to Chairman Bahria Town Malik Riaz, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and other philanthropists to extend financial help.
He can be contacted on his mobile numbers: 0333-4344937, 0324-4380583.
Key Points
- Abdul Shakoor is a journalist at The Nation.
- He is currently undergoing treatment for cancer at Mayo Hospital.
- His employer has stopped his salary, causing financial strain.
- Shakoor has three daughters and two sons needing educational support.
- He has reached out to philanthropists for assistance.
Relevant Topics
Ask AI: Understand this story your way
AI EnabledDig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.
Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.
