NA Speaker & Deputy Speaker Condole the Death of Mr. Majeed Nizami
Saturday, 26th July, 2014
Islamabad July 26, 2014: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker and Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan have condoled the sad demise of senior, veteran and renowned journalist, intellectual and political analyst Mr. Majeed Nizami, Editor-in-Chief of Nawa‑e‑Waqt Group.
In their separate condolence messages, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker offered their heartfelt condolence over the sad demise. While paying tributes to the services of Mr. Majeed Nizami, they said he played a vital role for freedom of expression and strengthening of democracy in the country. He was a fearless and dauntless journalist who always performed his duties without any fear. He was an intellectual of the highest caliber, a patriot and a journalist with a distinctive style.
They said that with the death of Mr. Majeed Nizami, a glorious chapter in the history of Pakistani journalism came to an end. The void left by his sad demise would never be filled. He was an institution in himself who continued to inspire many youngsters and new entrants in the field with his ideas and conduct.
They said the journalist fraternity could not overcome this loss and his services will be remembered in years to come. They prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant the fortitude and patience to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity.