Senior editorialist and writer Munir Ahmed Qureshi, and also known as Munnu Bhai, passed away on Friday 19th January 2018, family sources affirmed earlier. He was 84 years of age. His real name was Muneer Ahmed Qureshi.
The senior writer was suffering from kidney and cardiovascular issues for a long while and was likewise experiencing routine dialysis treatment.
PPP President Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed his condolence following the news of Munno Bhai’s death and said.
So sad to hear Munnu Bhai has passed away. Pakistan loses another progressive voice of integrity & sanity.
So sad to hear Munnu Bhai has passed away. Pakistan loses another progressive voice of integrity & sanity. pic.twitter.com/wMEGD6lZMS
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 19, 2018
He was born in Wazirabad on February 6, 1933, and also he was affiliated with journalism for more than 25 years.
He wrote many dramas for Pakistan Television, his most famous play was ‘Sohna Chandni’ which will always be remembered by his fans.
Fans of Munnu Bahi also paid tribute on Twitter and posted:
Munnu bhai's loss is felt by every progressive Pakistani. His services to furthering the righteous cause, are incomparable. Rest in peace #MunnuBhai https://t.co/nCesOlIfS7
— Murad Ali Shah (@MuradAliShahPPP) January 19, 2018
#RIP Funeral prayer of #MunnuBhai for his eternal peace will be offered in Riwaz Garden, Lahore after Asr prayer; he will be laid to rest in Miani Sahib cemetery https://t.co/J1TliQlPse pic.twitter.com/T5092JDSfA
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 19, 2018
A rare, progressive voice that acted as the conscience of our society. What a loss! RIP #MunnuBhai
sab kahan kuchh lala-o-gul mein numayaan ho gain
khaak mein kya suraten hongi ki pinhaan ho gain pic.twitter.com/N0sPAFiFQ3— Dr. Aliya Kareem (@DrAliya7) January 19, 2018
Dr #IshratUlEbad has expressed grief over sad demise of #MunnuBhai senior columnist, philanthropist, social worker, poet, drama writer, play writer & chairman #Sundas Foundation.
He prayed for eternal peace of departed soul & grant of courage to bereaved family to bear this loss pic.twitter.com/vDvk4G3mMK
— Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad (@drishratulebad) January 19, 2018
معروف دانشور اور کالم نگار منو بھائی خالق حقیقی سے جا ملےhttps://t.co/ms3L04ldN7#MunnuBhai #journalist#Karachi pic.twitter.com/U1KrdGzRnW
— Sidra Ayaz ($!D) (@SidraAyaz) January 19, 2018
May his soul rest in peace!
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