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Zulf Pirzado
[edit]Imam Buksh Pirzado, known professionally as Zulf Pirzado was a respected Sindhi journalist, poet, and progressive intellectual. He worked for more than three decades in prominent Sindhi-language newspapers, contributing significantly to the field of journalism in Sindh. [1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Zulf Pirzado was born in 1960 in the village of Balhreji near Larkana, Sindh. He later moved to Karachi and graduated from NGV High School. [2]
Career
[edit]Pirzado began his journalism career in the 1980s. He served in various editorial roles at leading Sindhi newspapers, including Daily Awami Awaz, Pukkar, Sindh, and Khabroon. At the time of his death, he held the position of Deputy Editor (News Section) at Awami Awaz.https://www.awamiawaz.pk/ He was known for his strong "news sense" and for crafting headlines and stories that effectively addressed national and regional issues. His work was recognized for both [3]
its professional clarity and creative depth.
Ideology and Activism
[edit]In his youth, Pirzado was actively involved in leftist and progressive movements. He was imprisoned for his political activities and remained committed to progressive causes throughout his life. He was an advocate of women’s rights and encouraged critical thinking and education within his own family. [4]
Literary and Cultural Work
[edit]Apart from journalism, Pirzado was a poet and a reader of revolutionary and classical literature. His poems and essays appeared in various Sindhi-language newspapers and literary journals. In the 1980s, he performed as a singer with the group "Voices" before dedicating himself entirely to journalism.
Personal Life
[edit]He belonged to a large family, with seven brothers and three sisters. Colleagues and friends remember him as a humble and community-oriented person.
Death and Legacy
[edit]Zulf Pirzado passed away on January 28, 2024. His death was widely mourned in Sindhi journalistic and literary circles. The Sindh Journalists Council held a memorial in January 2025 to commemorate his contributions. Similar condolence gatherings in Hyderabad and Karachi featured tributes from poets, intellectuals, and veteran journalists, who praised his dedication and professional integrity.https://www.urdupoint.com/https://www.dawn.com/
Legacy
[edit]Pirzado is remembered as: • A veteran journalist who influenced Sindh’s media landscape through bold reporting. • A progressive voice who championed marginalized communities and women’s empowerment. • A cultural figure who bridged journalism, literature, and music. [5]
References
[edit]https://awamiawaz.pk/ https://www.dawn.com/ https://www.geo.tv/ https://thefridaytimes.com/ https://www.thenews.com.pk/ https://www.urdupoint.com/ https://sindhcourier.com/