Muhammad Ziauddin Explained

Muhammad Ziauddin
Native Name:محمد ضیاء الدین
Native Name Lang:ur
Birth Place:Madras, British Raj
Death Place:Islamabad, Pakistan
Occupation:journalist, economist and historian
Nationality:Pakistani
Alma Mater:University of Dhaka
University of Karachi
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Years Active:19642021

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

Biography

He was born in 1938 in Madras, British India. He got his BSc in Pharmacy from the University of Dhaka[2] 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.[2] [3] [4]

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

He died on 29 November 2021 at his residence in Islamabad.[6] [3]

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

Notes and References

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