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Senior journalist dies

Lahore, May 24, 2005: Senior journalist, Abdul Karim Abid, 78, succumbed to his throat cancer on May 23.

He left four sons and one daughter in bereaved. He was suffering from cancer since 35 years.

He associated with journalism for 55 years. In this period he worked for different dailies and weeklies.

He authored many books on different topics such as Safar Aadhi Sadi Ka; Karl Marx aur Unkay Nazriyaat; Islam aur Socialism; Siyasi aur Samaji Tajziyai; and Mualana Modoodi kay Siyasi Afkaar.

Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan and President of Mutahida Majlis-e-Amal, Qazi Husain Ahmed and other dignitaries expressed their deep sorrow over the sad demise of Abdul Karim Abid.

He was laid to final rest on May 24.
Source: Jang
Date:5/24/2005