Sitara-e-Imtiaz Zahid Malik | |
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| Born | October 5, 1937 Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Died | September 1, 2016 (aged 78) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Islamabad |
| Pen name | Prisoner# 2627 |
| Occupation | Journalist and editor |
| Language | Urdu, English |
| Education | PhD in Philosophy |
| Period | 1937–2016 |
| Subject | Biographies, religious, philosophy |
| Notable works | Dr A.Q. Khan and the Islamic Bomb[1] |
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| Children | 4 |
| Website | |
| pakobserver | |
Zahid Malik (October 5, 1937 – September 1, 2016), was a Pakistani journalist and writer, who was the founder and editor-in-chief of Pakistan Observer.[2][3]
He was also the founder-chairman of the think tank '101 Friends of China', a non-governmental organisation aimed towards improving Pak-China ties.[2]
He also delivered over 100 lectures on various subjects to groups inside and outside Pakistan.[2] He received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award in 2012. Pakistani Ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over Mr Malik's demise and paid a rich tribute to him for his efforts towards press freedom.[2]
- ^ Malik, Zahid (1990). Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Islamic Bomb. Joint Publications Research Service.
- ^ a b c d "Pakistan Observer editor-in-chief Zahid Malik passes away". Dawn newspaper. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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