Geo and Jang’s Group President Imran Aslam passed away At the age of 70.
The veteran journalist, scriptwriter, actor, voice actor, and head of a TV network had been ill for a while and was receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
Aside from journalism, Aslam also wrote more than 60 popular plays for stage and screen.
Journalists, politicians, and members of society all expressed their sorrow, Upon hearing of Aslam’s passing.
Shocking new. My old colleague and presently Group President GEO and Jang, Imran Aslam has passed away this morning. May Allah give his family strength to bear the loss. He was one of the finest person i came across since the days i first met him in 90s in daily The Star.
Woke up to this sad news that #ImranAslam sahib is no more. Many journalists, including myself, owe our careers to him. May Almighty Allah rest his soul in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/Q2oZx1gIqI
Heartbroken to hear about the passing away of Imran Aslam An outstanding professional , a caring human being and a close friend. May Allah give him a place in Jannat. Ameen pic.twitter.com/nhAPyjyEyw
Imran Aslam, a man impossible to describe in just a few words, has left us today. Synonymous with wit and effortless coolness, with his loss, journalism will have lost one of its best. May he rest in peace. Strength & prayers for his wonderful family and our colleagues at Geo.