This post is also available in: العربية (Arabic) اردو (Urdu)
One of the most famous social personalities of Pakistan, a learned visionary, Muneer Ahmed Qureshi urf Munnu Bhai passed away in Lahore today. Born in 1933, Munnu bhai was 84 years old.
Munnu Bhai was a columnist, a playwright, a poet and a scriptwriter. Munnu Bhai’s nature of illness was not specified, but he passed away during treatment at at a private hospital in Lahore.
Born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Munnu Bhai wrote numerous plays for PTV, being awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 2007 for his great services to the country.
Apart from being a playwright and poet, he was a progressive person who always talked about the freedom of media. According to Munnu Bhai, terrorism, poverty, social vices — all these could be eradicated through honest journalism. He always believed that with the progression of time, journalism in Pakistan will enhance in maturity, helping form a better society.
This is how people on social media are reacting to his death
Incredible, Veteran Journalist & Socialist A Great Progressive Writer #MunnuBhai passed Away. His loss can’t be filled forever. #RIPMunoBhahi pic.twitter.com/0RctENL3ce
— Ayaz Buriro (@AyazBuriroPPP) January 19, 2018
Munnu bhai’s loss is felt by every progressive Pakistani. His services to furthering the righteous cause, are incomparable. Rest in peace #MunnuBhai https://t.co/nCesOlIfS7
— Murad Ali Shah (@MuradAliShahPPP) January 19, 2018
So sad to hear Munnu Bhai has passed away. Pakistan loses another progressive voice of integrity & sanity. pic.twitter.com/wMEGD6lZMS
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 19, 2018
#RIP Funeral prayer of #MunnuBhai for his eternal peace will be offered in Riwaz Garden, Lahore after Asr prayer; he will be laid to rest in Miani Sahib cemetery https://t.co/J1TliQlPse pic.twitter.com/T5092JDSfA
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 19, 2018
Dr #IshratUlEbad has expressed grief over sad demise of #MunnuBhai senior columnist, philanthropist, social worker, poet, drama writer, play writer & chairman #Sundas Foundation.
He prayed for eternal peace of departed soul & grant of courage to bereaved family to bear this loss pic.twitter.com/vDvk4G3mMK
— Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad (@drishratulebad) January 19, 2018
A rare, progressive voice that acted as the conscience of our society. What a loss! RIP #MunnuBhai
sab kahan kuchh lala-o-gul mein numayaan ho gain
khaak mein kya suraten hongi ki pinhaan ho gain pic.twitter.com/N0sPAFiFQ3— Dr. Aliya Kareem (@DrAliya7) January 19, 2018
Heart felt condolences on sudden demise of #MunnuBhai. He was a renowned journalist, columnist and writer. He will always be remembered.
— Wadana Khan (@WadanaOfficial) January 19, 2018
A person of great intellectual calibre whose death is a loss for Pakistan. #MunnuBhai‘s loss will leave a vacuum on intellectual circle. #RIPMunnuBhai pic.twitter.com/xFMSrpUJVG
— Umair Solangi (@UmairSolangiPK) January 19, 2018
Pakistan has lost great asset today. Intellectual par excellence #MunnuBhai , you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/CDsdEi21mr
— Senator Dr AQ Soomro (@drabdulqayoom) January 19, 2018
