Expressing deep sorrow over the recent demise of eminent journalists Dr Ijaz Hassan Qureshi and Saud Sahir, former Senator and Chairman of Institute of Policy Studies Professor Khurshid Ahmad has extended his sympathies to their families while praying to Almighty Allah to grant their souls the highest ranks of Jannah.

In heartfelt condolence messages issued on November 4, 2020, Professor Khurshid lauded the late scholars for their invaluable services and contributions to the field of journalism while maintaining that the void left by their departure will be difficult to fill.

It is pertinent to mention that Dr Ijaz Qureshi, the chairman of monthly magazine Urdu Digest, founder of Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation, an activist of Pakistan Movement and the younger brother of renowned journalist Altaf Hassan Qureshi, passed away on Monday aged 92, whereas Saud Sahir, who served on various prominent positions during his illustrious journalistic career, breathed his last on Tuesday.