Kanwal Naseer Explained

Kanwal Naseer
Birth Date:	1943 1, df=yes
Birth Place:	Lahore, Punjab, British India
Death Place:	Islamabad, Pakistan
Nationality:	Pakistani
Years Active:	1963–2021
Employer:	Pakistan Television Corporation
Spouse:	^[1]
Mother:	Mohini Hameed
Awards:	Pride of Performance (2015)

Kanwal Naseer or Kanwal Hameed (January 23, 1943 – 25 March 2021) was a Pakistani journalist at Pakistan Television Network, having the honor of being Pakistan's first female news presenter and anchor.

Early life

Kanwal Naseer was born in 1943 in Lahore, Pakistan. Her mother Mohini Hameed was a broadcaster and actress.

Career

She made her first appearance for PTV on 26 November 1964.^[2] Kanwal made her media debut at the age of 6 or 7 on radio.^[3] She worked for state-run Pakistan Television Corporation for nearly 50 years.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]} She was working on FM radio as well till her last.

Awards and recognition

In 2015, she was awarded the Pride of Performance by President of Pakistan.

Death

She died on March 25, 2021, in Islamabad, Pakistan after a brief illness.

References

1. Web site: خان. سفیان. 2021-03-25. کنول نصیر: دلوں میں اتر جانے والی آواز اور پاکستان ٹیلی وژن کی پہچان، الوداع. 2021-09-14. نیا دور. ur.
2. Web site: Kanwal Naseer – PTV's first female voice and first female face is no more!. March 25, 2021.
3. Web site: June 11, 2019. Kanwal Naseer the Pride of Pakistan Television Industry. yoloportal.com.
4. Web site: March 2021. PTV's First Announcer Kanwal Naseer Passes Away. March 25, 2021. pakobserver.net.
5. Web site: March 2021. Renowned Broadcaster Kanwal Naseer Passes Away. March 25, 2021. tribune.com.pk.
6. Web site: Kanwal Naseer shares memories. October 10, 2020.
7. Web site: Kanwal Naseer – first female voice of PTV is no more. March 25, 2021.