Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passed away
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On 24 April, Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah died of cancer at the age of 73.
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Fatah was born in 1949, shortly after Pakistan's independence, and described himself as "Midnight's Child".
He was known for his criticisms of Islamic extremism and the Pakistani establishment, and was also a supporter of gay rights.
About Tarek Fatah's Career:
Tarek Fatah began his career in journalism in Pakistan in 1970 as a reporter for the Karachi Sun. He later worked as an investigative reporter for Pakistan Television.
In 1977, Fatah was accused of treason by the Zia-ul-Haq government, which forced him to flee to Saudi Arabia. He later settled in Canada in 1987.
Fatah began his broadcasting career in Canada as a broadcaster for Toronto radio station CFRB Newstalk 1010. He then worked for several other media organisations across Canada.
Fatih has won several awards for his work, including the Donner Prize, the Helen and Stan Vine Canadian Book Award.
Tarek Fatah wrote two books -
Which deals with issues related to Islam and its relationship with other religions.
The first book, "Chasing a Mirage", is critical of modern Islam and analyses the ways in which political and social factors have influenced its development.
The second book, "The Jew Is Not My Enemy," explores the history of relations between the Muslim and Jewish communities.
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