Express News reporter Shabbir Hussain passes away

Senior reporter for Express News Shabbir Hussain passed away on Monday due to a sudden heart attack at the age of 38.

Shabbir leaves behind his parents, his wife, three daughters and two sons. His eldest daughter is 13 years old. He was laid to rest in his native village in Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday morning.

He began his tenure at the Express Media Group in 2007 and reported extensively on parliamentary affairs, political, and social issues. He was known for his dedication, professionalism, and passion for journalism.

Shabbir's last beeper on TV.

The Express Group is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Shabbir and extends its condolences to his family.

"He reported on many important issues of national and international nature. We will always be proud of Shabbir Hussain's journalistic services," said Director News & Group Editor Daily Express, Ayaz Khan.

"The death of the young journalist has shocked me. However, during the period he was with us, Shabir Hussain was at the forefront of journalistic responsibilities. He was very sociable and good-natured with his fellow reporters," said Bureau Chief Express News Islamabad Amir Ilyas Rana.

"May Allah Almighty forgive the late Shabbir Hussain and raise his ranks. His services to Express Media Group will always be remembered, he added.

"He was known for his dedication and journalistic expertise and was one of the most active team members. Shabbir has been reporting extensively on parliamentary, political and social issues," said Head of Central Assignment Department and Newsgathering Iram Ghani. 

She added that the journalist was the sole breadwinner for his family and was kind-hearted and soft-spoken. "He had a very strong grip on the politics of Gilgit-Baltistan."

He will be remembered as a kind-hearted and soft-spoken individual. The Express Group is immensely grateful for his service to purporting the fundamental principles of press freedom in Pakistan.

May he rest in peace.