Karachi, Jan 28: Senior journalist and Karachi Press Club (KPC) member Zulf Pirzado was remembered with deep respect at a commemorative event held at the KPC on Wednesday, marking his second death anniversary.
Speakers paid rich tribute to the late journalist for his lifelong contributions to journalism and his unwavering commitment to social justice.
The event featured speeches from Karachi Press Club President Fazil Jamili, Dr. Jabbar Khatak, and the late journalist’s daughter, Virsa Pirzado.
The speakers described Zulf Pirzado as a professional, principled, and dedicated journalist who consistently advocated for societal betterment and the rights of common people.
Zulf Pirzado was the Deputy Editor of the Sindhi daily Awami Awaz. He passed away in January 2024.
Reflecting on his political struggle, speakers highlighted that Pirzado was politically active from his student days and was imprisoned during General Zia-ul-Haq’s dictatorial regime due to his political beliefs. Despite his detention, he managed to sit for his ninth-grade examinations from Karachi Prison as a political prisoner.
The gathering was also addressed by KPC Vice President Irshad Khokhar, Mahesh Kumar, Abdullah Sarohi, Javed Mahar, Aijaz Mangi, Younis Mahar, Zulfiqar Wahoocho, Abida Ghanghro, Aamir Latif, Imtiaz Faran, Waris Raza, and others, who paid heartfelt tribute to the late journalist.
