New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) National Herald editor-in-chief Zafar Agha died following a brief illness at a south Delhi hospital early Friday. He was 70.
Agha, who began his career as a journalist with Link Magazine in 1979, is survived by his son Moonis.
He died at Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj.
In his 45-year career, he also worked with The Patriot, Business and Political Observer, India Today, ETV and Inquilab Daily. His final stint as a journalist was with the National Herald group, first as editor of Urdu daily Qaumi Awaz and then as editor-in-chief of National Herald.
Agha also served as member and then officiating chairperson of The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions till 2017.
He studied at Allahabad Yadgar Hussaini Inter-College. He did his masters in English from Allahabad University.
The veteran journalist’s burial will be held at the Hauz Rani graveyard this evening. PTI MIN MNK DV DV
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