Kanwal Naseer
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Kanwal Naseer | |
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| Born | 23 January 1943 |
| Died | 25 March 2021 (aged 78) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Years active | 1963–2021 |
| Employer | Pakistan Television Corporation |
| Spouse |
Colonel Naseer (until 2021) |
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| Awards | Pride of Performance (2015) |
Kanwal Naseer or Kanwal Hameed (January 23, 1943 – 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
Kanwal Naseer was born in 1943 in Lahore, Pakistan. Her mother Mohini Hameed was a broadcaster and actress.[2]
Career
She made her first appearance for PTV on 26 November 1964.[3] Kanwal made her media debut at the age of 6 or 7 on radio.[4] She worked for state-run Pakistan Television Corporation for nearly 50 years.[5][2][6][7] She was working on FM radio as well till her last.
Awards and recognition
In 2015, she was awarded the Pride of Performance by President of Pakistan.[2]
Death
She died on March 25, 2021, in Islamabad, Pakistan after a brief illness.[2]
References
- ^ خان, سفیان (March 25, 2021). "کنول نصیر: دلوں میں اتر جانے والی آواز اور پاکستان ٹیلی وژن کی پہچان، الوداع". نیا دور (in Urdu). Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Renowned Broadcaster Kanwal Naseer Passes Away". tribune.com.pk. March 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer – PTV's first female voice and first female face is no more!". March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer the Pride of Pakistan Television Industry". yoloportal.com. June 11, 2019.
- ^ "PTV's First Announcer Kanwal Naseer Passes Away". pakobserver.net. March 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer shares memories". October 10, 2020.
- ^ "Kanwal Naseer – first female voice of PTV is no more". March 25, 2021.
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