The first female anchor, announcer and broadcaster of Pakistan, Kanwal Naseer breathed her last on Thursday following a short illness. She passed away in Islamabad in the presence of her close family members. According to multiple media reports, Naseer was suffering from diabetes and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the past week, when her condition deteriorated. The Pride of Performance recipient ventured into the media industry and the age of 17 and never looked back since. Born in 1984, she was associated with the country’s leading state-run channel PTV and Radio Pakistan for almost 50 years.
The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP pic.twitter.com/lwwsZ63gf5
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) March 25, 2021
For the unversed, the renowned TV personality was the daughter of actor Mohini Hameed and the mother-in-law of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Ahmed Jawad. The evergreen beauty served as an inspiration to many artists, who looked up to both her and her work. Mourning her loss, minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain posted on Twitter, “The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP.”
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Kanwal Naseer sahiba. She was an icon and will always remain one. Heartfelt condolences to her family. May Allah bless her soul pic.twitter.com/YWuDNr3T1D
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 25, 2021
Sad start to the weekend. We’ve lost two women who embodied the spirit of woman power long before it became fashionable. Haseena Moin and Kanwal Naseer, your work will live on to inspire generations. pic.twitter.com/RIEWHNw2P7
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) March 26, 2021
RIP Kanwal Naseer, you were such an inspiration. May u be blessed with the highest place in Jannah! Ameen pic.twitter.com/3MhQzDgK5T
— Sana Bucha (@sanabucha) March 25, 2021
RIP Haseen Moin and Kanwal Naseer Sahiba
May Allah bless your Soul's.— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) March 26, 2021
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Actor Humayun Saeed noted, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Kanwal Naseer sahiba. She was an icon and will always remain one. Heartfelt condolences to her family. May Allah bless her soul.” Echoing the sentiments, Adnan Siddiqui shared, “Sad start to the weekend. We’ve lost two women who embodied the spirit of woman power long before it became fashionable. Haseena Moin and Kanwal Naseer, your work will live on to inspire generations.” Journalist, anchor and filmmaker Sana Bucha took to the micro-blogging site, writing, “RIP Kanwal Naseer, you were such an inspiration. May you be blessed with the highest place in Jannah! Ameen.” Actor Vasay Chaudhry posted, “RIP Haseen Moin and Kanwal Naseer Sahiba. May Allah bless your soul.” Rest in peace Kanwal Naseer, you will be fondly remembered!
