President of Geo and Jang Group Imran Aslam passes away aged 70
Imran Aslam’s three-decade-long career was marked by major accomplishments.
President of Geo and Jang Group Imran Aslam passes away aged 70 on Friday.
As reported, Imran Aslam has been unwell for some time and undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
His funeral prayers will be offered after Asar in Karachi on Saturday near their house and the burial will take place at a graveyard in DHA, Phase 8.
According to Riaz Aslam, brother of the journalist, said their sister and Aslam’s son will be arriving from London.
Imran Aslam’s three-decade-long career was marked by major accomplishments. He has been regarded as giant of journalism; also a playwright, thespian, voice-over artist, and raconteur extraordinary.
He was also the founding member of the English-language newspaper The News and served as the chief news editor and senior editor for the daily.
PM Shehbaz Sharif extended his condolences following the death of veteran journalist Imran Aslam.
“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,” PM said 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.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 2, 2022
President Dr, Arif Alvi also offered his condolences on Aslam’s demise.
“I offer condolence on death of a dear friend & an outstanding journalist Mr Imran Aslam. A thorough gentleman & a person who had a deep understanding of issues,” President Alvi said in a statement issued on Twitter.
“May his soul rest in peace & may Allah provide strength to family & friends to bear this loss,” he added.
I offer condolence on death of a dear friend & an outstanding journalist Mr Imran Aslam. A thorough gentleman & a person who had a deep understanding of issues.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) December 2, 2022
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
May his soul rest in peace & may Allah provide strength to family & friends to bear this loss.
The journalism fraternity, friends and colleagues mourn the loss of an icon.
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ ، جیو گروپ کے صدر عمران اسلم انتقال کر گئے ، وہ صرف ایک سینئر ساتھی نہیں تھے بلکہ محبت اور شفقت کا ایک ایسا سایہ تھا جو مشکل وقت میں بلائے بغیر سر پر آ کھڑا ہوتا ، اللّٰہ پاک انہیں جنت میں جگہ دے اور انکے لواحقین کو صبر عطا فرمائے آمین pic.twitter.com/pcQs4HDygH
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) 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
Journalist and playwright Imran Aslam is no more. For me, he was a mentor, friend and inspiration. Just can’t believe he’s gone. Good bye, guru. May your soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Z78Hu9ouNv
— Nadeem Farooq Paracha (@NadeemfParacha) December 2, 2022
Rest in peace Imran Aslam Sahib.
— Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) December 2, 2022
You were pioneer of Geo group and a legend.
My condolences to your family and Jang & Geo group. pic.twitter.com/BMJLIYNxPI
Imran Aslam is the reason I began writing full time. He read a piece I had written for another paper and called me up and said I should do it for The News- they’d run a piece everyday (it was Israel’s 2006 was against Lebanon and he was naughty)
— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) December 2, 2022
Every time I had an idea – for pretty much anything- I would call up Imran Aslam and we would meet and talk about it. He was encouraging, supportive and he made me laugh and laugh.
— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) December 2, 2022
Imran Aslam, Founder President of Geo, journalist, playwright, thespian, voice-over artist, raconteur extraordinary, good friend. 1952-2022. Inna lillahe wainna alehe rajeoun. pic.twitter.com/pBzUkEY6DV
— Hasan Zaidi (@hyzaidi) December 2, 2022
Condolences to all friends, family, colleagues #TeamGeo #RIP #ImranAslam. https://t.co/B4HXruLdMW
— beena sarwar (@beenasarwar) December 2, 2022
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
— Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) December 2, 2022
Imran Aslam Sahib passed away. Imran Sahib was one of the finest persons and great journalists. pic.twitter.com/zFlqNtHhdo
Rest in peace boss … aap bohat yaad aayenge! #imranaslam pic.twitter.com/ldlkUrZdnm
— Omair Alavi عمیر علوی (@omair78) 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
One of my closest friends Tipu, known to all of you as Imran Aslam, the President of Geo TV has passed away. Met him when I was 14 yrs old. Was a mentor, a friend & just one of the most important people in my life. I am devastated and heartbroken 💔
— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) December 2, 2022
Please say a prayer if you can pic.twitter.com/wboTCkU7od
