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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of senior journalist Naeem Qureshi. In his condolence message, the minister conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and acknowledged that Qureshi\u2019s valuable services to the field of journalism would always be remembered. He prayed that Allah Almighty grant the departed soul a high place in His eternal mercy and bestow patience and fortitude upon the family. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of senior journalist Naeem Qureshi. In his condolence message, the minister conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and acknowledged that Qureshi\u2019s valuable services to the field of journalism would always be remembered. 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