Ahfazur Rahman
Ahfaz-ur-Rahman (Urdu: احفاظُ الرّحمٰن ) (4 April 1942 – 12 April 2020), was a Pakistani journalist, writer and poet. His works were supportive for freedom of the press and for the rights of working journalists in Pakistan. Rahman wrote many books and translations about the corruption in Pakistan and why freedom of the press should be a law there.[1]
Ahfaz-ur-Rahman احفاظُ الرّحمٰن | |
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| Born | Ahfaz-ur-Rahman 4 April 1942 Jabalpur, India |
| Died | 12 April 2020 (aged 78) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Ahfazur Rahman Media
Rahman receiving the first prize from Faiz Ahmad Faiz in an Indo-Pak Youth Essay Writing Competition on Faiz
Rahman working alongside Chinese farmers in rural China, during the Cultural Revolution
Rahman on the ground during protests against the Musharraf regime's decision to ban media channels in 2007
References
- ↑ 'Zinda Hai Zindagi': Ahfazur Rahman's poems hide messages of misfortunes in an optimistic title – The Express Tribune (29 November 2013)Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ↑ Freedom fighter Hafizur passes away | The Daily Star
- ↑ Renowned journalist Ahfaz ur Rahman passes away at 78 - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
- ↑ Senior journalist Ahfazur Rahman passes away - Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2020-04-13.