Renowned writer, poet Munnu Bhai passes away in Lahore
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE):Renowned journalist, columnist and poet Muneer Ahmed Qureshi, more commonly known as
Munnu Bhai, passed away in Lahore on Friday morning.
According to PTV news, Munnu Bhai was under treatment in a hospital at Lahore.
According to the family sources, his funeral prayer will be offered in Riwaz Garden, Lahore after Asr prayer and later will be laid to rest in Miani Sahib cemetery
He was awarded Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2007 for his services to the nation.
Prime Minister’s Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqi has also extended his heart felt condolence and commiserated with the bereaved family. He appreciated services of Munnu Bhai for literature and journalism.
The Speaker and Deputy speaker of National Assembly also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Munnu Bhai.