KARACHI, Jan 28: Senior journalist and Karachi Press Club (KPC) member Zulf Pirzado was honored with deep respect at a commemorative program held at the KPC on Wednesday to mark his second death anniversary.
Speakers paid tribute to the late journalist for his lifelong dedication to journalism and his commitment to social justice.
The event featured speeches from 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 everyday people.
The late Zulf Pirzado served as the Deputy Editor of the Sindhi daily Awami Awaz. He passed away in January 2024.
Recalling his political struggle, speakers noted that Pirzado was a political activist from his student days and was imprisoned during the dictatorial era of General Zia-ul-Haq due to his political beliefs. Despite his detention, he took his ninth-grade examinations from Karachi Prison 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, and others also addressed the gathering and paid heartfelt tribute to the late journalist.
