About Zamir Niazi
Lived 1932 – 2004 (aged 71–72). Zamir Niazi was a Pakistani and Indian journalist and writer.
Zamir Niazi (1932 – 11 June 2004) was a Pakistani journalist, known for his commitment to freedom of the press.
In 1995, Niazi returned his Pride of Performance award to the government, in response to its closure of six newspapers. This book was critically acclaimed and its several editions were published. This book was originally in English and was also translated into Urdu language.
On 29 June 2004, an event was arranged at the Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad to pay tributes to the journalist Zamir Niazi by noted scholars and intellectuals of Pakistan including Iftikhar Arif and Tariq Rahman. It was mentioned by speakers at this event that Zamir Niazi was often called as 'Zameer' (the conscience) of Pakistani Press.
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Who was Zamir Niazi?
Pakistani journalist (1932–2004)
When was Zamir Niazi born?
Zamir Niazi was born in 1932.
When did Zamir Niazi die?
Zamir Niazi died in 2004.
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Zamir Niazi was a journalist and writer.
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Zamir Niazi was Pakistani and Indian.
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