Veteran journalist Iqbal Riaz passes away
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 November 2014
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Iqbal Riaz, a veteran journalist with over 65 years in the field, has passed away in Peshawar. He was known for his activism during significant political movements in Pakistan.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Veteran journalist Iqbal Riaz passed away Saturday morning in Peshawar after a prolonged illness.
He had an experience of over 65 years in print journalism and was recently attached with Daily Mashriq as a columnist.
The Express Tribune reported Sunday the journalist was an active participant of the Pakistan movement and was later best known for his struggle against Ziaul Haq’s martial law.
Riaz also spent numerous weeks in prison on charges of supporting the Pakistan National Alliance against Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
He was buried Saturday evening in Peshawar.
Key Points
- Iqbal Riaz passed away after a prolonged illness.
- He had over 65 years of experience in print journalism.
- Riaz was associated with Daily Mashriq as a columnist.
- He actively participated in the Pakistan movement.
- Riaz opposed Ziaul Haq's martial law and faced imprisonment for it.
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