Veteran journalist Zafar Agha dies in Delhi hospital

In his 45-year career, Zafar Agha worked with The Patriot, Business and Political Observer, India Today, ETV and Inquilab Daily.

National Herald editor-in-chief Zafar Agha (X/@@NH_India)

National Herald editor-in-chief Zafar Agha died following a brief illness at a south Delhi hospital early Friday. He was 70.

Agha, who began his career as a journalist with Link Magazine in 1979, is survived by his son Moonis. He died at Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj.

With deep sorrow we inform you of the demise of Zafar Agha, editor-in-chief of @Qaumi_Awaz in New Delhi this morning. The veteran journalist and columnist in English, Urdu and Hindi joined us in 2017. He was formerly editor-in-chief of the Associated Journals (including Navjivan) pic.twitter.com/dFmxjY7lm4

— National Herald (@NH_India) March 22, 2024

In his 45-year career, he also worked with The Patriot, Business and Political Observer, India Today, ETV and Inquilab Daily. His final stint as a journalist was with the National Herald group, first as editor of Urdu daily Qaumi Awaz and then as editor-in-chief of National Herald.

Agha also served as member and then officiating chairperson of The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions till 2017. He studied at Allahabad Yadgar Hussaini Inter-College. He did his masters in English from Allahabad University.

The veteran journalist’s burial will be held at the Hauz Rani graveyard this evening.

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