Global InformationMinhaj Barna information
Minhaj Barna منہاج برنا | |
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| Born | Minhaj Muhammad Khan Afridi 1923 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, British India |
| Died | 15 January 2011 (aged 89) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Trade Union Leader |
| Known for | "Iconic leader of the journalist community" |
| Awards | Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the Government of Pakistan in 2015 |
Minhaj Barna (born Minhaj Muhamad Khan Afridi; Urdu: منہاج برنا; 1923 – 15 January 2011) was a Pakistani veteran journalist and a trade union leader.[1] Barna was Minhaj Muhammad Khan's poetic name, also called takhallus in Urdu language.[2]
He was best known for his inspiring leadership and unrelenting struggle for press freedom during the rules of military dictatorships in Pakistan.[3] From 1977 to 1988, during General Zia Ul-Haq's oppressive military regime, a popular slogan or battle cry was coined by the protesters just for Minhaj Barna "terey saath jeena, terey saath marna - Minhaj Barna, Minhaj Barna" (we will live or die with Minhaj Barna).[2]
Pakistani media described Barna as an "icon of struggle."[1] Abid Hassan Minto, a well-known progressive politician and constitutional expert said that Barna was considered a "sincere person and a conscientious, principled journalist," who not only fought for the journalists but also fought for the rights of other press employees.[3]
Minhaj Barna was the elder brother of Meraj Muhammad Khan, a well-known left-wing politician.[2][1] Minhaj Barna received the award Tamgha-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan for his contributions to journalism in 2015.[4]
- ^ a b c "Iconic fighter for press freedom dies". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 15 January 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ a b c "Icon of struggle Barna is dead". Dawn (newspaper). 14 January 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ a b "In footsteps of Barna: Journalists should struggle for broader social change, says Minto". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 17 January 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "The complete list of recipients of awards on Pakistan Day". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 March 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2019.