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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