Kanwal Naseer
Kanwal Naseer | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1948年01月23日)23 January 1948 |
| Died | 25 March 2021(2021年03月25日) (aged 73) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Years active | 1963–2021 |
| Employer(s) | Pakistan Television Corporation Radio Pakistan |
| Spouse | Colonel Naseer (until her death in 2021) |
| Mother | Mohini Hameed |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2002) |
Kanwal Naseer or Kanwal Hameed (23 January 1948 – 25 March 2021) was a Pakistani journalist at Pakistan Television Network, having the honor of being Pakistan's first female news presenter and anchor.
Early life
[edit ]Kanwal Naseer was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. Her mother Mohini Hameed (also affectionately known as 'Aapa Shameem') was a broadcaster and actress.[1] [2]
Career
[edit ]Kanwal Naseer made her first appearance for Pakistan Television (PTV) on 26 November 1964 (PTV's first broadcasting day).[3] [4] [1] She worked for the state-run Pakistan Television Corporation for nearly 50 years.[1] [5] [2] [6] [7]
Awards and recognition
[edit ]In 2002, she was awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan.[8] [2]
Death
[edit ]She died on 25 March 2021, in Islamabad, Pakistan after a brief illness at age 73.[2]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c "4th Death Anniversary of Kanwal Naseer". Pakistan Television (PTV) website. 25 March 2025. Archived from the original on 25 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Renowned Broadcaster Kanwal Naseer Passes Away". The Express Tribune newspaper. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ خان, سفیان (25 March 2021). "کنول نصیر: دلوں میں اتر جانے والی آواز اور پاکستان ٹیلی وژن کی پہچان، الوداع (Obituary)". نیا دور (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer – PTV's first female voice and first female face is no more!". Daily Pakistan newspaper. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "PTV's First Announcer Kanwal Naseer Passes Away". Pakistan Observer newspaper. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer shares memories". The News International newspaper. 10 October 2020. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer – first female voice of PTV is no more". ARY TV News website. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "President gives away civil, military awards (including Kanwal Naseer)". Dawn newspaper. 24 March 2002. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
