Altaf Husain
Journalist, Deceased Person
1900 – 1968
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Who was Altaf Husain?
Altaf Husain, was an eminent educationist, journalist, and the Pakistan Movement activist. He is noted as one of the pioneers print journalism in Pakistan and briefly served as the first editor-in-chief of English language newspaper, Dawn.
In addition, he also tenured as minister of industry in the administration of President Ayub Khan from 1965 until volunteering resigning in 1968 due to health reasons. He is widely regarded as one of the key activists in the Pakistan Movement and penned several articles in support of case of Indian Muslims in British Indian Empire.
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- Born
- Jan 26, 1900
Bangladesh - Nationality
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Profession
- Education
- University of Dhaka
- University of Calcutta
- Lived in
- Karachi
- Died
- May 25, 1968
Karachi
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on July 23, 2013
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