Pakistani journalist, economist, and historian (1938–2021)
Muhammad Ziauddin (Urdu: محمد ضیاء الدین; 1938 – 29 November 2021) was a Pakistani journalist, economist and historian.[1]
Biography
He was born in 1938 in Madras, British India.[2] He got his BSc in Pharmacy from the University of Dhaka[3] and a master's degree in journalism from University of Karachi in 1964.[1] He worked for Pakistan Economist, Morning News, The Muslim, Dawn, The News International and The Express Tribune.
"His career spanned five newspapers over sixty years", According to a major Pakistani TV news channel.[3][2][4][5]
He had also served as president of South Asia Free Media Association from 2002 to 2006.[1]
Reportedly, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto would often call Ziauddin for his advice on economic issues facing Pakistan.[5]
Death and legacy
He died on 29 November 2021 at his residence in Islamabad.[6][2]
One of his fellow journalists, Qaiser Butt, paid him his tribute by saying that he used to write balanced and objective articles.[5]
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