KARACHI: Chairman of Adarts dies

Published July 10, 2003

KARACHI, July 9: One of the pioneers of Pakistan’s advertising industry, Abdul Ghafur, chairman of Adarts, passed away here on Wednesday.

He is survived by his son, Ghalib Mansoor, and four daughters.

The funeral will take place after Friday prayers (July 11) at Mohammad Bin Qasim Mosque, Sindhi Muslim Housing Society, Block-A.

Soyem and Dua will be held on Saturday between Asr and Maghreb in the same mosque. Arrangements for women have been made at 199-B (Block-B), Sindhi Muslim Housing Society, Karachi.

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