Nizami condoles death of Abbas Athar

Lahore:Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Arif Nizami on Tuesday visited the residence of late veteran journalist Syed Abbas Athar and attended his Qul ceremony.

The minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the renowned journalist and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul and courage the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

Later, talking to media the minister said that Abbas Ather was expert in writing headlines and news editing.He said that the journalsit was also very good in writing columns. He paid tributes to him for his contribution in the field of journalism.

Zafar Iqbal Shah, Fazal Hussain Shah brothers of the late journalist were also present on the ocassion.