Quraish Pur

Quraish Pur
Born Zulqarnain Qureshi
1932
Died 5 August 2013 (aged 81)
Karachi, Pakistan
Residence Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality  Pakistan
Occupation Intellectual, Quiz show host
Employer Pakistan Television (1973 - 1992)

Quraish Pur, born Zulqarnain Qureshi[1] (1932 – 5 August 2013) was a scholar, Urdu writer/novelist, columnist and media expert from Pakistan. He hosted the TV program Kasuti (PTV) in the 1970s with Obaidullah Baig. Famous for his knowledge and wisdom,[2] he was one of the best known people in Pakistan.[3][4]

Death

He died on 5 August 2013 in Karachi[5] after a protracted illness.[1] His burial took place at the Paposh Nagar Graveyard in Karachi

References

  1. 1 2 "کسوٹی کے قریش پور انتقال کر گئے". BBC Urdu. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Renowned scholar Quraish Pur dies 05 August 2013 The News Retrieved 05 August 2013
  3. ↑ "klikhierniet.net". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "klikhierniet.net". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kasauti-fame Quraish Pur passes away". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
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