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Geo cameraperson Muhammad Nasir dies of cancer

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 8 October 2019

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Geo cameraperson Muhammad Nasir dies of cancer
Muhammad Nasir, a cameraperson for Geo News, died in Rawalpindi after a prolonged battle with cancer. He faced financial difficulties and health complications.

ISLAMABAD — Muhammad Nasir, a cameraperson with Geo News passed away on Tuesday morning in Rawalpindi following a long battle with cancer.

His colleagues say he had sustained a knee injury during Nawaz Sharif’s tenure, which later developed into cancer.

A few weeks ago, doctors had refused to treat him, and he shifted to a small room at the Rawalpindi Press Club.

Those who met him during the last days of his life said he had grown weak, had difficulty breathing, and spoke with great difficulty.

He wasn’t paid well by his employers, which complicated matters for him and his family. He leaves behind a widow and a son.

KEY POINTS:

  • Muhammad Nasir passed away due to cancer.
  • He suffered a knee injury that developed into cancer.
  • Doctors refused to treat him weeks prior to his death.
  • He lived in a small room at the Rawalpindi Press Club.
  • He is survived by his wife and son.

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