{"id":519969,"date":"2025-12-15T06:58:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=519969"},"modified":"2025-12-15T06:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:58:54","slug":"media-professional-raja-matloob-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/media-professional-raja-matloob-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Media professional Raja Matloob Passes Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Renowned Pakistani anchor and television host Waseem Badami is mourning the tragic loss of his close friend and fellow media professional, Raja Matloob, who passed away in a fatal road accident on Srinagar Highway in Islamabad. The sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the media fraternity and among fans. Raja Matloob, who was associated with the media industry, reportedly lost his life in a tragic accident late Saturday. Waseem Badami, visibly devastated by the loss, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, expressing deep grief and requesting prayers for his friend\u2019s maghfirat and elevated ranks in the hereafter. The news of Raja Matloob\u2019s passing was also confirmed by other media personalities. Farah Yousaf, the second wife of anchor Iqrar ul Hassan, shared condolences and confirmed the tragic incident through her social media account. A video clip circulating online reportedly shows the scene from Srinagar Highway shortly after the accident. ONLINE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Renowned Pakistani anchor and television host Waseem Badami is mourning the tragic loss of his close friend and fellow media professional, Raja Matloob, who passed away in a fatal road accident on Srinagar Highway in Islamabad. The sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the media fraternity and among fans. 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