Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passes away at 73

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.