Ayesha Haroon
Ayesha Haroon (1977–2013) was a Pakistani journalist and writer. She worked as the editor of several major news publications in Pakistan during her career.
Early life
[edit]Haroon received her education from the Kinnaird College For Women.[1]
Career
[edit]Haroon started her career with The Frontier Post as a writer in 1990 while she was still a student.[1] After her graduation, she worked for The Frontier Post regularly as their magazine editor. Haroon later joined The Nation as an editor and reporter.[2]
In 2007, she joined as the editor for the Lahore edition of The News International. Haroon also helped launch Waqt News TV channel and she worked as its news director.[3]
Personal life
[edit]She was married to Dr. Faisal Bari, economist and professor at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).[2]
Death
[edit]She was diagnosed with cancer aged 42.[2] She received initial treatment at Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital. Later, her family shifted her to the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She lost her battle to cancer and died on February 3, 2013, in New York. Haroon was laid to rest in Lahore.[2]
Arif Nizami, former editor of The Nation, stated that Haroon was very helpful to her juniors and co-workers. “She was a brave person and a sincere friend,” he said.[1] Huma Ali, a senior journalist and a former president of the Lahore Press Club, said that "she would never refuse anyone seeking her help or guidance in professional matters.”[1] Investigative reporter Umar Cheema said Haroon was a great journalist and charismatic editor who mentored a generation of young journalists.[4]
Awards and accolades
[edit]The President of Pakistan posthumously awarded Haroon the Pride of Performance on 23 March 2015.[5][6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (3 February 2013). "Senior journalist Ayesha Haroon dies in New York". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Transitions: Ayesha Haroon, 1967-2013". The Express Tribune. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ anjum (4 February 2013). "Ayesha Haroon passes away | Pakistan Today". Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Working with Ayesha Haroon, my mentor | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)". www.pakistanpressfoundation.org. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Posthumous Pride of Performance award for Ayesha Haroon - Journalism Pakistan". www.journalismpakistan.com. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "THE PRESIDENT ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN CONFERRED CIVIL AWARDS". www.presidentofpakistan.gov.pk. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Ahmad, Ayesha (20 March 2015). "Senior journalist Ayesha Haroon wins Pride of Performance". HIP. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "In recognition: Two women among 36 honoured for their services". The Express Tribune. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2022.