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.
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 Fatah (@NatashaFatah) April 24, 2023
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 in Canada and authored several books.