Renowned Pakistan-born Canadian columnist and well-known tv persona Tarek Fatah died on Monday, April 24 on the age of 73. The author, primarily based totally in Canada, died after a long-drawn conflict with cancer. His daughter Natasha Fatah showed the information of his demise in a Twitter post.
She wrote, `’Lion of Punjab.Son of Hindustan.Lover of Canada.Speaker of truth.Fighter for justice.Voice of the downtrodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. @TarekFatah has surpassed the baton on… his revolution will preserve with all who knew and cherished him. Will you be part of us?”
Tarek Fatah become born on November 20, 1949, in Karachi, Pakistan. He migrated to Canada withinside the early Nineteen Eighties and labored as a political activist, journalist, and tv host. He additionally authored numerous books including, ‘Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State’ and ‘The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Smitism.’
Mr. Fatah become recognized for his innovative perspectives on Islam and his fiery stance on Pakistan. He referred to as himself an ‘Indian born in Pakistan’ and a ‘Punjabi born into Islam’.
Soon after his demise, tributes poured in on social media. One person wrote, ”Too tough to process, Tarek Fatah is gone. Rest in power, my friend, manual and family. We shall meet again! Om Shanti”
Actor Ranvir Shorey commented, ”Deeply saddened to recognise this. He become one of the bravest & wisest human beings I even have recognized. May his noble soul relaxation with the Almighty in heaven. He did greater than his proportion of desirable on this world. My heartfelt condolences to the complete family, and his infinite admirers throughout the world.”