KARACHI, Jan 28: Senior journalist and Karachi Press Club (KPC) member Zulf Pirzado was commemorated with deep respect at a programme held at the KPC on Wednesday, marking his second death anniversary.
Speakers paid tribute to the late journalist for his lifelong commitment to journalism and social justice.
The event featured speeches by Karachi Press Club President Fazil Jamili, Dr. Jabbar Khatak, and Pirzado’s daughter, Virsa Pirzado.
Speakers remembered Zulf Pirzado as a professional, principled, and dedicated journalist who consistently advocated for societal betterment and the rights of common people.
The late Zulf Pirzado served as Deputy Editor of the Sindhi daily Awami Awaz and passed away in January 2024.
Reflecting on his political struggles, it was noted that Pirzado had been politically active since his student days and was imprisoned during General Zia-ul-Haq’s dictatorial era due to his political beliefs. Despite detention, he managed to take his ninth-grade exams from Karachi Prison while being held as a political prisoner.
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, among others, also addressed the gathering, offering heartfelt tributes to the late journalist.
