Date: 04 Feb 2005 Friday
Source: Daily Times
Senior Journalist Sarmad Bashir Bereaved
LAHORE: The son of senior journalist Sarmad Bashir, who works at The Nation, passed away on Monday night due to cardiac arrest at Ittefaq Hospital.
The deceased, Sajawal Sarmad (14), was laid to rest at the G-Block Model Town graveyard. A large number of journalists, colleagues, and friends attended the funeral to express solidarity with the bereaved family.
The Qul will be held on Friday after Zuhr prayers at 143-2C/II, Township, Lahore, while a special dua will be offered after Asr prayers.
The Pakistan Freelance Journalists Association (PFJA) condoled with Sarmad Bashir over the tragic loss. Iqbal Yousufi, President of PFJA, expressed deep sorrow and sympathy with the grieving family.