Karachi, Jan 28: Senior journalist and Karachi Press Club (KPC) member Zulf Pirzado was remembered with deep respect during a commemorative program held at the KPC on Wednesday, marking his second death anniversary.
Speakers paid rich tribute to the late journalist, acknowledging his lifelong dedication to journalism and his unwavering commitment to social justice.
The event featured addresses by Karachi Press Club President Fazil Jamili, Dr. Jabbar Khatak, and the daughter of the deceased journalist, Virsa Pirzado.
Speakers described Zulf Pirzado as a professional, principled, and dedicated journalist who consistently advocated for societal betterment and the rights of ordinary people.
Late Zulf Pirzado served as Deputy Editor of the Sindhi daily Awami Awaz. He passed away in January 2024.
Recalling his political struggle, speakers noted that Pirzado had been a political worker since his student days and was imprisoned during the dictatorial era of General Zia-ul-Haq due to his political beliefs. Despite his detention, he completed his ninth-grade examinations while being a political prisoner in Karachi Prison.
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 also addressed the gathering, paying heartfelt tribute to the esteemed journalist.
