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Hamid Zubairi passes away

KARACHI- Abdul Hamid Zubairi, the senior-most journalist of Pakistan, passed away after a protracted illness leaving behind a large-number of Colleagues and friends from journalism and other walks of life, besides his family members, to mourn their loss. He was 89.

Popularly known as Hamid Bhai among the journalists and relatives, he was incharge of the newsroom of Business Recorder until recently. He began his professional career in 1940 when he joined the Daily National Call. Hamid Bhai also worked for Orient Press of India, the first Muslim news agency. He joined the Daily Dawn in Delhi in 1944 and remained associated with the paper till 1970.

Even after retiring from the Dawn he did not feel superannuated and joined Business Recorder where he worked for another 30 years. He was a unique example of competence, versatile knowledge and professional commitment and a sincere mentor and guide to his juniors. His jovial temperament made it more worthwhile and a pleasant experience for all those who had the opportunity to work with him during his long career. In recognition of his contribution to journalism, the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) held a reception to mark his completion of 60 Years as an active journalist. Veterans of journalism, including Ahmed Ali Khan and M. A Zuberi paid tributes to the unmatched services of Hamid-Bhai, who had done his graduation from Aligarh University in mid-thirties.

Hamid Bhai was an all-time favourite among his junior and senior colleagues who always admired his professional acumen and commitment to ethical standards, and his limitless repertory of Urdu verses and anecdotes.

His funeral procession will proceed from his residence A-3, Hamilton Courts near Teen Talwar, Clifton. He will be laid to rest at the Defence, Phase 1 graveyard. He is survived by three sons, two daughters and many grandchildren.

The KUJ expressed deep grief over Hamid Bhai’s demise, which it said is an irreparable loss for the community. Hamid Bhai had the honour of being a founder member of the Sindh Union of Journalists, Karachi Press Club and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ).
Source: Business Recorder
Date:10/30/2000