Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned Indian journalist, author and rights activist Kuldip Nayar, who breathed his last in New Delhi at the age of 95.
Nayar was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to journalism at the eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence awards.
The information minister, in a statement, said the deceased was a shining star of lofty journalistic traditions.
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“Nayar used the power of his pen for ending hatred and promotion of peace in the region. His services as a pro-peace journalist and activist would be remembered for a long time,” Chaudhry was quoted as saying.
The information minister also expressed sympathies with the family of the late journalist.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also condoled the death of Kuldip Nayar, paying tributes to him as "a peace activist and a strong supporter of peace initiatives between India and Pakistan".
In a condolence message, Bilawal said Nayar's death had left a void in the peace movement in South Asia and will be mourned by all peace loving people for a long time.
Bilawal offered condolences to the bereaved family members and to the peace activists in the two countries.
PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif also expressed grief over the death of Nayar, saying "with the passing away of Kuldeep Nayyar, an era of journalism for peace is over".
"He was a committed democrat, a relentless voice for peace and normalcy of relations between Pakistan and India. He has left behind a glorious legacy that all of us should uphold and celebrate," the former Punjab chief minister said.
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Sleep my peace warrior. We will take your mission forward.
great loss to sub continent peace.
True Journalist, RIP
Forever a champion of peace and amity between India and Pakistan, he will be missed. Respects.
RIP. A great human being and a great journalist. He was born and grew up in current day Pakistan pre-1947.
Kuldip Nayar has been a good man and done his job, been a good journalist for the most part. One may not agree with his politics but can still admire him.
What a loss! RIP, the voice of peace n sanity.
RIP Mr. Nayar Sir! You were an exemplary brave journalist. The world is in so much need of people like you!
He was a lone voice of honest and sensibility amid the hatred mongers in India today. RIP Nayyar Ji
R.I.P Mr. Nayyer. You were an Icon of Peace and Class! Salute and Respect from Pakistan!
Kuldeep Nayar was an ardent advocate of Peace and Harmony between two nations.His lighting of candle near our boarder on the eve of our independent day was well remembered and appreciated May his soul rest in peace.
May his soul rest in peace. Kaldeeo Nayar was one of the greatest in journalism and a great champion of peace in this century.
A great person.has died.Sorry to hear that.
Very sad news for peace loving people
May Peace Movement continue even after great journalist Kuldip Nyyer's unfortunate death!
Sad news
RIP. Very sad news.
RIP.