About Abdus Salam
Lived 1925 – 1992 (aged 66–67). Abdus Salam was a Pakistani television presenter.
Abdus Salam (1925 – 2 July 1992) was a Pakistani newscaster at Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. He was posthumously awarded the Pride of Performance in 1994.
Death On 29 June 1992, Salam was hit by a motorcycle when he was leaving the Radio Pakistan station for home after recording the night's news bulletin. Due to severe injuries, he died on 2 July 1992, after remaining in a coma for two days. Salam was posthumously awarded the Pride of Performance in 1994. After his accidental death, Radio Pakistan added a recording of his opening voice as a permanent part of its main bulletin to pay a tribute to his services in the field of broadcasting.
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Who was Abdus Salam?
Pakistani newscaster
When was Abdus Salam born?
Abdus Salam was born in 1925.
When did Abdus Salam die?
Abdus Salam died on 2 July 1992.
What was Abdus Salam's occupation?
Abdus Salam was a television presenter.
What nationality was Abdus Salam?
Abdus Salam was Pakistani.
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· DBpedia: Abdus Salam (newscaster)
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