Nargis Khanum

Nargis Khanum (1943 – December 12, 2017) was a Pakistani journalist and writer. She was one of the first female English-language reporters in the country. She was known for her decades-long career writing for major Pakistani publications like Dawn and The Star.

Early life and education Khanum was born in 1943 in Pune, Maharashtra, in pre-partition British India. Khanum went on to serve as news editor for the evening paper, The Star, where she also contributed a column called "Megacity Madness". Later in her career, she wrote a column for the Business Recorder.

Death Khanum died of a heart attack at the age of 74 on December 12, 2017, while on her way to the Karachi Press Club. Her funeral prayers were held at the Sultan Masjid, and she was laid to rest in the DHA Phase I graveyard.