Omar Kureishi
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Omar Kureishi (1928 – 14 March 2005) was a Pakistani writer. He had also worked in the advertising,[1] aviation and journalism industry,[2] writing for Dawn, The Pakistan Times, Morning News and The Guardian, London.[2] He is best known for his cricket writings and commentary but he was also a keen observer of political and social developments and wrote about them, in his own words, not with fury, but certainly with "exasperation and anger".[2]
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Omar Kureishi | |
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Born | 1928 Murree, British India |
Died | 14 March 2005(2005-03-14) (aged 77) |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education | BA, International Relations |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation(s) | Commentator, Public Relations, journalist, writer |
Employer(s) | Dawn Pakistan International Airlines The Times of Karachi Radio Pakistan |
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He died of heart disease on 14 March 2005, at the age of 77, leaving behind his widow, a son, Javed, and two grandchildren.[2] He was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in 2001 by the President of Pakistan.[2]