Veteran journalist Wajid Shamsul Hasan passes away

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 29 September 2021

Wajid Shamsul Hasan, a veteran journalist and former ambassador, passed away in London. He was known for his commitment to free press and democracy.

Summary

LONDON—Veteran journalist, a renowned intellectual, and former ambassador Wajid Shamsul Hasan, with over 40 years of association with journalism, breathed his last at the Royal Free Hospital in London on Tuesday.

PPP leader Sherry Rehman, in her tweet, posted a condolence message for the departed soul, acknowledging his "lifetime of devotion to democracy, human rights, free press and the PPP."

"What a loss! Heartfelt condolences to his family and the broader civil society community he was deeply involved with," she said.

He suffered from a prolonged illness and was under treatment for the past six weeks.

The former ambassador, a close confidante of late prime minister Benazir Bhutto, had served as Pakistan's high commissioner to the UK from 2008-2013.

Hassan also played a pivotal role in drafting the famous Charter of Democracy signed between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in 2007.

Reportedly, his funeral prayers will be offered at the Regent Mosque, London, on Friday.

Photo: Twitter

KEY POINTS:

• Wajid Shamsul Hasan died after a prolonged illness at Royal Free Hospital, London.
• He served as Pakistan's high commissioner to the UK from 2008 to 2013.
• Shamsul Hasan was instrumental in drafting the Charter of Democracy in 2007.
• PPP leader Sherry Rehman expressed condolences for his passing.
• His funeral prayers are scheduled to be held at Regent Mosque, London.