Former director news of PTV Riffat Nazir passes away
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 August 2022
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Riffat Nazir, the former Director News of Pakistan Television, has passed away after battling cancer. She was known for her dedication to journalism and broadcasting.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Former Director News of Pakistan Television (PTV), Riffat Nazir, passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
Riffat also worked as head of the PTV's English channel.
She carried out her duties diligently, particularly in journalism. She worked as a reporter, producer, and editor with PTV. Her husband, Nazir Tabassum, also worked for PTV.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, Secretary Information Shaheera Shahid, Managing Director PTV Syed Mubashir Touqeer Shah, and other higher officials and PTV staff have expressed their condolences over the demise.
Photo credit: PTV
Key Points
- Riffat Nazir passed away after a long battle with cancer.
- She served as the head of PTV's English channel.
- Nazir had a distinguished career as a reporter, producer, and editor.
- Her husband, Nazir Tabassum, also worked at PTV.
- Many officials and staff expressed their condolences.
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