Veteran journalist Imran Aslam breathed his last on Friday morning at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer. The newsman was also the president of Geo and Jang Group.
In his decades long career, Imran Aslam was a renowned as a scriptwriter, actor, voice actor, and president of a TV network. His son Taimur has said that his father’s funeral prayers will be offered after Asr on Saturday near their house and the burial will take place at a graveyard in DHA, Phase 8, Karachi.
People from all walks of life condoled Aslam’s death.
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif wrote in a tweet, “Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist and president of Geo TV Imran Aslam. He belonged to a breed of journalists who made eminent contribution to the development of Pakistani journalism. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & colleagues.”
Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist and president of Geo TV Imran Aslam. He belonged to a breed of journalists who made eminent contribution to the development of Pakistani journalism. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & colleagues.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 2, 2022
Heartbroken to hear about the passing away of Imran Aslam An outstanding professional , a caring human being and a close friend. May Allah give him a place in Jannat. Ameen pic.twitter.com/nhAPyjyEyw
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) December 2, 2022
Deeply saddened 💔to hear about Imran Aslam’s passing in Karachi. Describing what he was or what he excelled in is beyond this space. Tippu as he was known, was a polymath,as well as a dear friend from decades of journalism together. Pakistan’s cultural space lost a big creator.
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) December 2, 2022
Woke up to this sad news that #ImranAslam sahib is no more. Many journalists, including myself, owe our careers to him. May Almighty Allah rest his soul in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/Q2oZx1gIqI
— Amir Zia (@AmirZia1) December 2, 2022
Shocking new. My old colleague and presently Group President GEO and Jang, Imran Aslam has passed away this morning. May Allah give his family strength to bear the loss. He was one of the finest person i came across since the days i first met him in 90s in daily The Star.
— Mazhar Abbas (@MazharAbbasGEO) December 2, 2022