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Senior journalist Abul Hasanat passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 October 2019

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Senior journalist Abul Hasanat passes away
Abul Hasanat, a veteran journalist with a career spanning over 40 years, passed away due to a short illness. He was a respected figure in Pakistani journalism, having worked with major publications like The Express Tribune and Dawn.

KARACHI — Senior journalist Abul Hasanat, an editorial consultant with The Express Tribune and a former assistant editor at Dawn,passed away on Saturday following a short illness. He was 68.

Hasanat’s association with Dawn began in 1995 and ended in 2010 when he retired from the paper.

In a career spanning more than 40 years, he also worked for Morning News, Leader, and Saudi Gazette.

Dawn reported that he has left behind his wife, two daughters and a son.

Photo courtesy: The Express Tribune

KEY POINTS:

  • Abul Hasanat passed away at 68 years old.
  • He was an editorial consultant for The Express Tribune.
  • Hasanat had a long career with notable publications since 1995.
  • He retired from Dawn in 2010 after fifteen years.
  • He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.

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