Veteran Journalist Zafar Agha No More

Zafar Agha, the editor-in-chief of the National Herald passed away early on March 22, 2024. He was 70.

Agha began his career as a journalist with the Link magazine in 1979 and was active in the profession for more than 45 years. During this time he worked with the Patriot and the Business and Political Observer, with India Today as political editor, and at ETV and the Inquilab Daily.

His final stint was with the National Herald group, first as editor of the Qaumi Awaz and later, as editor-in-chief of the National Herald.

He also served as member and later as officiating chairman of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions till 2017.