Radio Pakistan legend and PTV newscaster Tasnim Zafar passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. She was 67 years old.
Her funeral prayer will be offered at Lal Kurti Eidgah at 4:30 PM.
Tasnim Zafar’s broadcasting career spanned four decades. Born in Rawalpindi in 1957, she joined Radio Pakistan in 1980 as an announcer. She also hosted programs on Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs channel.
Later, she joined Pakistan Television as a news anchor and hosted music programs.
Tasnim Zafar was awarded the President’s Medal for Excellence last year in recognition of her outstanding services.
Radio Pakistan and the entire broadcasting community are mourning the death of a legend.