Journalists mourn sudden demise of Senior Editor The News Talat Aslam
Journalists in Pakistan mourn the sudden demise of Senior Editor The News Talat Aslam.
Veteran journalist Talat Aslam passed away early Wednesday morning aged 67.
Talat Aslam’s Namaz-e-janaza was offered in Karachi after Asar’s prayer and was laid to rest at DHA Phase 8 graveyard.
He had been associated with several leading newspapers and magazines as an editor in his long journalistic career.
Veteran journalist, a political commentator, and senior editor of English daily The News International, also had a sizable presence online.
Talat Aslam’s followers regarded him as a sane voice on social media who often with his witty takes would cut to the heart of the matter.
The news of his sudden demise left an outpouring of grief from fellow journalists, politicians, and rights activists.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) extending condolences said that it was “deeply saddened” to hear of Aslam’s death and that he would be remembered for his “wit and warmth, and for mentoring scores of young journalists”.
HRCP is deeply saddened to hear that senior journalist Talat Aslam @titojourno has passed away. He will be remembered for his wit and warmth, and for mentoring scores of young journalists. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and @thenews_intl colleagues.
— Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) May 25, 2022
Condolences pour in on Twitter Timeline:
Devastated by the news this morning. @titojourno was my closest friend, mentor and sounding board for the past 30 years. After my father, I learnt most about journalism from him. I took this pic of Tito in Thatta, some time in the mid-1990s. Fare you well, my friend. pic.twitter.com/YP4BhPL9iK
— Hasan Zaidi (@hyzaidi) May 25, 2022
Can't express the depth of sadness on the passing of Talat Aslam. He was amongst the funniest and most gentle of my friends. Still remember the day we first met almost 25 years ago in the newsroom of daily Dawn. Rest in peace @titojourno . https://t.co/GMmKvy1HkB
— Munazza Siddiqui (@munazza193) May 25, 2022
No…No way. I’m truly saddened to hear about his sad demise. Absolutely life is so unpredictable. He was a gem & genuine journalist. Last week it was his birthday, congratulated him and now typing condolence message for him😭
— Wasay Jalil (@WasayJalil) May 25, 2022
May Allah bless his soul and RIP. Aameen Summa Aameen
Goodbye my comrade!
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) May 25, 2022
You brought intellect, integrity, courage, solidarity, wit, smiles and laughter in our lives. You shall be missed.#TalatAslam pic.twitter.com/JDOAYvfPHw
Devastated to hear that dear soul Talat Aslam, journalist & editor has passed away. I took this picture at Imran Aslam’s birthday a few months ago of all the brothers. My deepest condolences to the family & Imran Aslam #RIP #Restinpeace @titojourno pic.twitter.com/KFynvW2Prk
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) May 25, 2022
This is such a shock and so unfair. Someone I looked up to as an editor, and checked in daily for his intelligent analysis, gift of repartee and humorous outlook on Twitter. #TalatAslam May he #RIP. @titojourno https://t.co/bqcVYA8y8V
— Amna R. Ali (@Amna_R_Ali) May 25, 2022