Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah passed away on April 24, as confirmed by his daughter Natasha. Fatah was known as an Islam critic, who called himself a Hindustani.
Candian columnist Tarek Fatah was noted for his severe criticism of Islamic fundamentalism and the Pakistan government's policies. He described himself as an 'Indian born in Pakistan' and 'Punjabi born into Islam'. Tributes poured in after his daughter confirmed his death on Monday.