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The Nation Resident Editor Zamir Sheikh passes away
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 March 2018
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Zamir Sheikh, the Resident Editor of The Nation, died in Karachi at the age of 54 due to liver complications. He leaves behind a family and a legacy in journalism.Summary
KARACHI – Zamir Sheikh, Resident Editor of The Nation died Wednesday in Karachi of liver disease. He was 54.
The paper reported that Sheikh remained under treatment at different hospitals for the last two months, including the Aga Khan University Hospital.
He leaves behind a widow, three daughters, and two sons.
Sheikh began his career in journalism from Hyderabad in the 80s and went on to work for daily The Muslim, news agencies Pakistan Press International (PPI), and Online, and Daily Star and several magazines.
He had joined The Nation 16 years ago. He also authored two books – What Went Wrong, and Khayali Se Mullaeyat Tak.
Photo courtesy: The Nation
Key Points
- Zamir Sheikh passed away on Wednesday in Karachi.
- He was receiving treatment for liver disease for the past two months.
- Sheikh was 54 years old and is survived by a wife and five children.
- He had a career spanning several decades in journalism.
- Sheikh authored two books throughout his career.
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