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. [adinserter block = "3"] 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. [caption id="attachment_160461" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Source: twitter.com[/caption] 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
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