{"id":373545,"date":"2023-12-11T09:11:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T04:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=373545"},"modified":"2023-12-11T09:11:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T04:11:41","slug":"minister-mourns-the-loss-of-renowned-journalist-rehmat-shah-afridi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/minister-mourns-the-loss-of-renowned-journalist-rehmat-shah-afridi\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister mourns the loss of renowned journalist Rehmat Shah Afridi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> PESHAWAR<br \/>\nBarrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakkhel, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Information and Public Relations, expresses profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the passing of the esteemed Rehmat Shah Afridi.<br \/>\nA trailblazer in English journalism within the frontier region of Pakistan, Afridi\u2019s departure has created an irreplaceable void in the media landscape. As the founder Editor-in-Chief of The Frontier Post, his enduring legacy and significant contributions to media in the region will be remembered with deep respect.<br \/>\nBarrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakkhel stated, \u201cRehmat Shah Afridi\u2019s impact on English journalism in the frontier region has been monumental. His vision and dedication as the founder Editor-in-Chief of The Frontier Post have left an indelible mark on the industry.\u201d<br \/>\nThe thoughts and prayers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister are with Afridi\u2019s family, particularly his four sons\u2014Mahmood Ullah Afridi, Jalil Afridi, Bilal Afridi, and Ahmad Shah Afridi\u2014during this difficult time. The Minister extends his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, wishing them strength and solace. 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