Editor Coordination of The News Rauf Sheikh passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 8 January 2017

Rauf Sheikh, aged 59, passed away in Lahore after suffering respiratory problems. He had a long career in journalism, starting in the 1980s.

Summary

LAHORE – Rauf Sheikh, Editor Coordination at The News passed away Saturday in Lahore. He was 59.

The News reported that he suffered respiratory problems shortly after arriving for work. His condition worsened while he was being taken to Services Hospital.

Doctors tried their best to revive him but failed.

Sheikh began his career with the Pakistan Times in the 1980s. He then moved to The Nation before joining The News in 1991.

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KEY POINTS:

• Rauf Sheikh was 59 years old at the time of his passing.
• He suffered respiratory issues shortly after arriving at work.
• Sheikh began his career with the Pakistan Times in the 1980s.
• He joined The Nation before moving to The News in 1991.
• Efforts to revive him at Services Hospital were unsuccessful.