Nazir Naji
Nazir Naji | |
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نذیر ناجی | |
| Died | 21 February 2024 |
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| Known for | Urdu political column writing; chairmanship of Pakistan Academy of Letters |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2012) |
Nazir Naji (Urdu: نذیر ناجی; died 21 February 2024) was a Pakistani journalist and Urdu columnist. He served for 27 years as a senior Urdu columnist for Daily Jang.[1] He also served as chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters and was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan.[2]
Career
Naji spent 27 years as a senior Urdu columnist at Daily Jang, becoming one of the more prominent political commentators in Pakistani Urdu-language journalism. He also served as chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters.[2] In 2012, he left Jang Group and joined Daily Dunya (Roznama Dunya) as Group Editor.[1]
Death
Naji died on 21 February 2024 after a prolonged illness, at a private hospital in Lahore.[2][3] Funeral prayers were held on 22 February 2024 at Jamia Masjid Madina, Johar Town, Lahore.[2] Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi both issued condolence statements.[4]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award body | Award | Recipient | Result |
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| 2012 | President of Pakistan | Hilal-i-Imtiaz | Nazir Naji | Won |
The Hilal-i-Imtiaz was conferred at a civil awards ceremony presided over by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2012.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Nazeer Naji – Profile, Biography". APNA TV. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 "Columnist Nazir Naji passes away". dawn.com. Dawn. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Senior journalist Nazir Naji passes away". nation.com.pk. The Nation. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Veteran journalist Nazir Naji passes away". thenews.com.pk. The News International. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "President confers 189 civil awards". dunyanews.tv. Dunya News. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2026.