Senior journalist Tariq Mahmood dies in Islamabad
He had been diagnosed with COVID-19 a month earlier SAMAA | Web desk - Posted: Dec 17, 2020 | Last Updated: 4 months ago SAMAA | Web desk Posted: Dec 17, 2020 | Last Updated: 4 months ago
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Senior journalist Tariq Mahmood Malik, who covered foreign affairs, died of a lung infection in Islamabad Wednesday night.
He had been hospitalised for several days and was in critical condition. Malik was diagnosed with COVID-19 a month ago and was taken to a hospital in Islamabad due to respiratory problems.
His last coronavirus test, however, was negative, according to his son.
The senior journalist had worked for various publications as well as ARY News, Neo TV, Samaa TV and Hum News. The journalist community has also expressed grief over his demise.