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Senior DawnNews reporter Tauqeer Ghumman dies

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 20 February 2017

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Senior DawnNews reporter Tauqeer Ghumman dies
Tauqeer Ghumman, a notable reporter for DawnNews, died on Sunday in Lahore at 43. He was known for his dedication to journalism and contributions to court and electoral coverage.

LAHORE – Tauqeer Ghumman, a senior reporter with DawnNews Television in Lahore died of cardiac arrest Sunday. He was 43.

Dawn reported he was with the channel since 2011 and covered courts and Election Commission of Pakistan.

The paper said he was a hard-working individual, courteous, jovial and humane.

Before joining DawnNews he remained associated with a number of newspapers and channels.

He has left behind a son, daughter and a widow.I

Image courtesy: Aimen Tahir

KEY POINTS:

  • Tauqeer Ghumman died of cardiac arrest at 43.
  • He worked with DawnNews since 2011.
  • He covered courts and the Election Commission of Pakistan.
  • Ghumman was known for his hard-working and courteous nature.
  • He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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