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PFUJ condoles death of Rahimullah Yousufzai

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 11 September 2021

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PFUJ condoles death of Rahimullah Yousufzai
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has expressed its condolences following the death of Rahimullah Yousufzai in Peshawar. PFUJ leaders highlighted his significant impact on journalism in the region.

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist (PFUJ) has condoled the demise of senior Journalist Rahimullah Yousufzai who passed away in Peshawar on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

In a condolence statement PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi expressed shock over the untimely death of Rahimullah. They said that he was an iconic figure in journalism and promoter of unity among the journalists’ community.

They said that Rahimullah earned name because of his balanced and in-depth knowledge of his area of specialization particularly Afghanistan and extremism in the region. “His services for journalism and journalists’ community will be remembered for all times to come.”

Photo: Twitter (@rahimyusufzai1)

KEY POINTS:

  • Rahimullah Yousufzai passed away in Peshawar after a prolonged illness.
  • PFUJ leaders expressed shock and shared condolences.
  • He was known for his expertise in Afghanistan and extremism.
  • Yousufzai promoted unity among journalists.
  • His contributions to journalism will be remembered.

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