Nazir Naji (; died 21 February 2024) was a Pakistani journalist and Urdu columnist. He served for 27 years as a senior Urdu columnist for Daily Jang. He also served as chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters and was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan.
Career Naji spent 27 years as a senior Urdu columnist at Daily Jang, becoming one of the more prominent political commentators in Pakistani Urdu-language journalism. He also served as chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters. In 2012, he left Jang Group and joined Daily Dunya (Roznama Dunya) as Group Editor.
Death Naji died on 21 February 2024 after a prolonged illness, at a private hospital in Lahore. Funeral prayers were held on 22 February 2024 at Jamia Masjid Madina, Johar Town, Lahore. Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi both issued condolence statements.
Awards and recognition Year Award body Award Recipient Result 2012 President of Pakistan Hilal-i-Imtiaz Nazir Naji
The Hilal-i-Imtiaz was conferred at a civil awards ceremony presided over by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2012.
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