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Journalist Salahuddin Haider passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 July 2021

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Journalist Salahuddin Haider passes away
Salahuddin Haider, a prominent journalist and former president of the Karachi Press Club, has died. He was influential in reporting on various international events.

KARACHI—Journalist and former President of Karachi Press Club Salahuddin Haider has passed away.

Former Secretary General Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Amin Yousaf, in his Facebook post, paid tributes to the late journalist. In response, Editor-in-Chief Pakistan Observer Faisal Zahid Malik informed that "He was regular writer for Pakistan Observer and worked as a Diplomatic Editor in Karachi."

Haider also served as minister for information in Sindh from 2002-2007. He traveled to different parts of the world for covering various international events. He also covered several international sports events, including cricket and hockey world cups, Asian Games, and Olympics.

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Key Points

  • Salahuddin Haider served as president of the Karachi Press Club.
  • He was a regular writer for Pakistan Observer.
  • Haider held the position of minister for information in Sindh from 2002-2007.
  • He covered numerous international sports events, including the World Cups and Olympics.
  • Tributes have been paid to him by colleagues and peers in the journalism community.

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