Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passes away at 73

Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passes away at 73

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Category : Obituaries Published on: April 26 2023

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  • Pakistani-Canadian columnist Tarek Fatah passed away on 24 April after a prolonged battle with Cancer.
  • Born in Karachi, Pakistan before emigrating to Canada in 1987, Fatah was an award-winning reporter, columnist, and radio and television commentator, both in Canada and abroad.
  • Fatah, who died at 73, was a political activist, a fierce defender of human rights and a staunch opponent of religious fanaticism in any form, nothing scared Tarek Fatah.
  • He also authored several 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 was known for his progressive views on Islam and his fiery stance on Pakistan. 
  • He called himself an 'Indian born in Pakistan' and a 'Punjabi born into Islam'.
  • He won awards from organizations such as the Donor Prize, Helen and the Stan Wine Canadian Book Award, and was known for frequent commentary in Canadian, Indian, and international media.
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