Pakistan Television’s first female anchor Kanwal Naseer passes way

Pakistan Television (PTV)’s first female anchor, newscaster and announcer Kanwal Naseer has passed away at the age of 73. The departed soul was hospitalised for the past couple of days, as reported by Radio Pakistan.

پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن کی پہلی خاتون اناؤنسر، ڈرامہ آرٹسٹ محترمہ کنول نصیر انتقال کر گئیں۔
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون۔ pic.twitter.com/MO7tqmQHB7
— PTV Home (@PTVHomeOfficial) March 25, 2021

Born in 1948 in Lahore, Naseer entered media at the young age of 17 and remained associated with PTV and Radio Pakistan for over five decades. Naseer made her first announcement at the PTV on November 26, 1964.

Naseer has been awarded the Pride of Performance and many other national awards in recognition of her services. She was the daughter of legendary actor Mohini Hameed.

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Meanwhile, several notable personalities including Fawad Chaudhry and Humayun Saeed expressed their condolences over her death on social media.

The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP pic.twitter.com/lwwsZ63gf5
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) March 25, 2021

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Kanwal Naseer sahiba. She was an icon and will always remain one. Heartfelt condolences to her family. May Allah bless her soul pic.twitter.com/YWuDNr3T1D
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 25, 2021

Kanwal Naseer Apa! The first female face/voice , the first announcer of PTV is no more. Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Elehe Rajeoon. pic.twitter.com/LDC1vTMZLQ
— Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) March 25, 2021

Pioneer of TV anchoring Kanwal Naseer is no more. She was a legend. Her urdu dialect was unmatchable. May Allah bless her with maghfirat and highest ranks in jannah tul firdous. Aameen#ptv #kanwalnaseer pic.twitter.com/03jpC2e4OF
— Madiha Nisar (@MPAMadiha) March 25, 2021

RIP Kanwal Naseer, you were such an inspiration. May u be blessed with the highest place in Jannah! Ameen pic.twitter.com/3MhQzDgK5T
— Sana Bucha (@sanabucha) March 25, 2021

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
RIP #KanwalNaseer & #HaseenaMoin. Two trailblazing role models and amazingly graceful and gracious mentors to so many. In their own different ways, both made so much possible for so many; quietly and always with a smile. Thank you,both. pic.twitter.com/c5o5CPFnCx
— Adil Najam (@AdilNajam) March 26, 2021

Deeply saddened on the death of Pakistan's first female announcer & drama artist Kanwal Naseer. She gave invaluable services to Pakistan Television that will always be remembered. May Allah forgive her & give patience to the family.
اِنَّالِلَه وَاِنَّااِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ pic.twitter.com/RSW4KGXjnA
— Muhammad Basharat Raja (@RajaBasharatLAW) March 26, 2021