{"id":306724,"date":"2021-03-26T11:42:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T06:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=306724"},"modified":"2021-03-26T11:42:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T06:42:47","slug":"kanwal-naseer-pakistans-first-female-news-anchor-passes-away-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/kanwal-naseer-pakistans-first-female-news-anchor-passes-away-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanwal Naseer, Pakistan&#8217;s First Female News Anchor Passes Away in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary television and radio personality Kanwal Naseer passed away at the age of 73 in Islamabad after battling a brief illness. The news of her demise came out yesterday, March 25.<\/p>\n<p>It was reported that she was suffering from diabetes and being treated at a private hospital for the last few days.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u067e\u0627\u06a9\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0679\u06cc\u0644\u06cc \u0648\u06cc\u0698\u0646 \u06a9\u06cc \u067e\u06c1\u0644\u06cc \u062e\u0627\u062a\u0648\u0646 \u0627\u0646\u0627\u0624\u0646\u0633\u0631\u060c \u0688\u0631\u0627\u0645\u06c1 \u0622\u0631\u0679\u0633\u0679 \u0645\u062d\u062a\u0631\u0645\u06c1 \u06a9\u0646\u0648\u0644 \u0646\u0635\u06cc\u0631 \u0627\u0646\u062a\u0642\u0627\u0644 \u06a9\u0631 \u06af\u0626\u06cc\u06ba\u06d4<br \/> \u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0644\u0644\u06c1 \u0648\u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u06cc\u06c1 \u0631\u0627\u062c\u0639\u0648\u0646\u06d4 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MO7tqmQHB7\">pic.twitter.com\/MO7tqmQHB7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PTV Home (@PTVHomeOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTVHomeOfficial\/status\/1375113919866490882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As the news of her demise circulated on social media, celebrities and politicians mourned her death and recalled her services for the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Ch. Fawad Hussain shared a tribute to the late TV and ratio artist as he tweeted:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lwwsZ63gf5\">pic.twitter.com\/lwwsZ63gf5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fawadchaudhry\/status\/1375127335339450375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>PTI MPA Madiha Nisar also said a brief prayer for her departed soul.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pioneer of TV anchoring Kanwal Naseer is no more. She was a legend. Her urdu dialect was unmatchable. May Allah bless her with maghfirat and highest ranks in jannah tul firdous. Aameen<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ptv?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ptv<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/kanwalnaseer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#kanwalnaseer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/03jpC2e4OF\">pic.twitter.com\/03jpC2e4OF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Madiha Nisar (@MPAMadiha) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MPAMadiha\/status\/1375167242317529094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Humayun Saeed and Imran Abbas also shared their heartfelt condolences to her family.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u0625\u0650\u0646\u064e\u0651\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0644\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u064e\u0651\u0640\u0627 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0647\u0650 \u0631\u064e\u0627\u062c\u0650\u0639\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e<\/p>\n<p>Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Kanwal Naseer sahiba. She was an icon and will always remain one. Heartfelt condolences to her family. May Allah bless her soul <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YWuDNr3T1D\">pic.twitter.com\/YWuDNr3T1D<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamhumayunsaeed\/status\/1375176871713849348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\t<blockquote  \r\n\t\tclass=\"instagram-media\" \r\n\t\tdata-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CM2QqXFF-F3\/\" \r\n\t\tdata-instgrm-version=\"14\" \r\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width:540px; min-width:300px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kanwal Naseer had the honor of being Pakistan&#8217;s first female news presenter and anchor. Born in Lahore in 1948, she made her first appearance for PTV on 26th November, 1964.<\/p>\n<p>She remained associated with PTV and Radio Pakistan for five decades. Her voice and unmatched skills as an artist won the hearts of many.<\/p>\n<p>She has been awarded with Pride of Performance and numerous other national awards in recognition of her services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/netizens-criticize-governments-move-to-award-ali-zafar-with-pride-of-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netizens Criticize Government&#8217;s Move to Award Ali Zafar with &#8216;Pride of Performance&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary television and radio personality Kanwal Naseer passed away at the age of 73 in Islamabad after battling a brief illness. The news of her demise came out yesterday, March 25. 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