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Senior journalist and political analyst, Talat Aslam passed away on Wednesday at the age of 67.
Aslam was a veteran journalist with a career spanning many publications, including Herald and The News.
He remained a dedicated advocate of human rights. Even in his final tweets Aslam did not shy away form sharing his bold opinions on the micro-blogging site Twitter, where he was known for his witty takes on social issues and enjoyed a considerable following.
Following the news of his sudden demise, condolences have poured in on social media, particularly from journalists, politicians and activists.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman shared a heartfelt tweet saying that they had met “at the Herald, where he was the anchor even though I [Sherry Rehman] was his boss. But he made us all his family, right to the end, wherever we were in life”.
Feels like heart 💔will burst with grief upon hearing that old friend, veteran journalist @titojourno just passed away.He was the kindest, funniest,wittiest, warmest soul in the whole world. His life was never easy, but he always bore all with a smile. May u be smiling now Tito pic.twitter.com/LseJFYNCKV
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) May 25, 2022
Talat Aslam was not just an old-school journalist, with the highest integrity, he was a seasoned English-language editor. Our journey mingled at the Herald,where he was anchor even tho I was his boss.But he made us all his family,right to the end,wherever we were in life. https://t.co/ve1iXAxthK
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) May 25, 2022
Senior anchorperson Hamid Mir also offered his condolences to Aslam’s grieving family and friends.
Sad news. May Allah rest the soul of Talat Aslam in peace. My condolences to Imran Aslam and his friends & family https://t.co/VcDvf9jzZi
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) May 25, 2022
Senior journalist Amir Zia called Talat Aslam a “fine journalist and editor, known for his wit and kindness”.
Sad to know about the passing away of Talat Aslam sb @titojourno. He was a fine journalist & editor, known for his wit & kindness. May the departed soul rests in eternal peace. My heart-felt condolences to his family.
— Amir Zia (@AmirZia1) May 25, 2022
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also expressed “deep sadness” over his demise.
HRCP is deeply saddened to hear that senior journalist Talat Aslam @titojourno has passed away. He will be remembered for his wit and warmth, and for mentoring scores of young journalists. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and @thenews_intl colleagues.
— Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) May 25, 2022
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