Pakistan Observer publisher Zahid Malik passes away

President Mamnoon, PM Nawaz offer condolences

Editor-in-chief and publisher of English daily Pakistan Observer Zahid Malik passed away on Thursday at the age of 78.

The Namaz-i-Janaza of the veteran journalist, who passed away after a protracted illness will be offered at 5pm at H-8 Graveyard, Islamabad. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of  the author, scholar, analyst and former bureaucrat, Radio Pakistan reported.



President Mamnoon Hussain has also expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Malik. In his message, he said the services of Zahid Malik in the field of journalism will be remembered for all times to come.

Adviser on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui has also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Zahid Malik. He said Zahid Malik was a true Pakistani immersed in love for the ideology of Pakistan.

Chief Editor Pakistan Observer Zahid Malik sb passed away. May Allah bless his soul. Ameen

— Dr Shahid Masood (@Shahidmasooddr) September 1, 2016

Saddened to hear veteran journalist Zahid Malik has passed away He was a dedicated professional who will be missed RIP

— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) September 1, 2016

Let the eyes weep today as I have loss another person this year #ZahidMalik is no more with us. He was v kind father to me and not like boss

— UroojSayyami (@Uroojsayyami) September 1, 2016