KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) expresses its profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the distinguished editor, intellectual, and veteran journalist Altaf Hasan Qureshi, Chief Editor of Urdu Digest, Lahore.
Senator Sarmad Ali, President APNS, and Mohammad Athar Kazi, Secretary General APNS, in a joint statement, paid rich tribute to the late Qureshi and described him as one of the most respected and influential figures in Urdu journalism. They stated that his remarkable contributions to journalism and intellectual discourse would be remembered for years.
The APNS office-bearers noted that through Urdu Digest, Altaf Hasan Qureshi played a pioneering role in promoting serious journalism, national thought, and literary values in Pakistan. His editorial vision, integrity, and commitment to responsible journalism earned him immense respect across the media fraternity and among readers throughout the country.
They further stated that the passing away of Qureshi is an irreparable loss to Pakistan’s journalistic and literary community.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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