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President condoles death of renowned writer Hajra Masroor

Published September 16, 2012 Updated September 16, 2012 10:12am

President appreciated her life long services for the promotion of Urdu literature through her books and short stories.

President said Hajra Masroor had been advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights of women and got several awards, including the Pride of Performance Award for best writer in 1995.

President Zardari prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012