Kanwal Naseer laid to rest in Islamabad
Kanwal Naseer laid to rest in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan’s first female television and radio host, artist and renowned broadcaster Kanwal Naseer was laid to rest in Islamabad on Friday.
Kanwal Naseer passed away on Thursday after brief illness at the age of 73.
She had been suffering from diabetes and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Islamabad for the past few days.
Born in 1948 in Lahore, Naseer had various feathers in her cap as she was the first female anchor, first female newscaster, and first female announcer of Pakistan Television.
She joined the field at the age of 17 and remained associated with PTV and Radio Pakistan for five decades.
She made her first announcement at the PTV on 26th November, 1964. She has been awarded with Pride of Performance and numerous other national awards in recognition of her services.
Kanwal Naseer was the daughter of legendary actor Mohini Hameed (Apa Shamim) and mother-in-law of PTI Secretary Information Ahmed Jawad.
