Muhammad Ziauddin (Urdu: محمد ضیاء الدین; 1938 – 29 November 2021) was a Pakistani journalist, economist and historian.[1]

Muhammad Ziauddin
Native name
محمد ضیاء الدین
Born1938 (1938)
Madras, British Raj
Died29 November 2021(2021-11-29) (aged 82–83)
Islamabad, Pakistan
Occupationjournalist, economist and historian
NationalityPakistani
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
University of Karachi
Years active1964–2021

Biography

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He was born in 1938 in Madras, British India.[2] He got his BSc in Pharmacy from the University of Dhaka[3] and a master's degree in journalism from University of Karachi in 1964.[1] He worked for Pakistan Economist, Morning News, The Muslim, Dawn, The News International and The Express Tribune. "His career spanned five newspapers over sixty years", According to a major Pakistani TV news channel.[3][2][4][5]

He had also served as president of South Asia Free Media Association from 2002 to 2006.[1]

Reportedly, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto would often call Ziauddin for his advice on economic issues facing Pakistan.[5]

Death and legacy

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He died on 29 November 2021 at his residence in Islamabad.[6][2]

One of his fellow journalists, Qaiser Butt, paid him his tribute by saying that he used to write balanced and objective articles.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Veteran journalist Muhammad Ziauddin passes away at 83 in Islamabad after prolonged illness". DAWN.COM. 29 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Muhammad Ziauddin, interrogator of historymakers, chronicler of Pakistan's economy, dies". Samaa TV News website. 7 October 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Senior journalist Muhammad Ziauddin passes away at 83". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 29 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Veteran journalist Muhammad Ziauddin passes away". www.geo.tv.
  5. ^ a b c Jahanzaib Yasin (29 November 2021). "Muhammad Ziauddin: The last of the Mohicans". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  6. ^ "سینئر صحافی محمد ضیاء الدین انتقال کر گئے". urdu.geo.tv.