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Tarek Fatah, a renowned columnist and author from Pakistan who resided in Canada, has passed away at the age of 73 following a prolonged struggle with cancer. His daughter, Natasha Fatah, confirmed the news.
In a tweet, Natasha described Tarek as the "Lion of Punjab, the Son of Hindustan the Lover of Canada, a Speaker of truth, a Fighter for justice, and the Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed." She also expressed her hope that Tarek's legacy would be carried on by all those who knew and loved him.
Lion of Punjab.
— Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) April 24, 2023
Son of Hindustan.
Lover of Canada.
Speaker of truth.
Fighter for justice.
Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed.@TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him.
Will you join us?
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Natasha had tweeted on Sunday about spending a leisurely morning with her father, Tarek Fatah while listening to classic Bollywood songs. She also mentioned that they both shared a love for India, as indicated by her choice to wear an orange outfit. In addition, they had a deep affection for Canada, which they had made their adopted home, symbolized by a touch of red.
Tarek Fatah was well-known for his progressive views on Islam and his strong opinions about Pakistan. He was a vocal supporter of the BJP-led NDA government in India.
Tarek Fatah was born in Pakistan in 1949 and immigrated to Canada in the early 1980s. He worked as a political activist, journalist, and television host inCanada and authored several books.