Renowned writer, poet Munnu Bhai passes away in Lahore
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Renowned journalist, columnist , poet and writer Munnu Bhai passed away in Lahore this morning .
Munnu Bhai whose real name was Muneer Ahmed Qureshi was under treatment in a hospital at Lahore.
According to the family sources, funeral prayer for his eternal peace will be offered in Riwaz Garden, Lahore after Asr prayer.
He will be laid to rest in Miani Sahib cemetery.
He was awarded Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2007 for his services to the nation.
President Mamnoon Hussain has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned journalist, columnist, poet and writer Munnu Bhai.
He prayed for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family. The President said that his services in the field of literature and journalism will always be remembered.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister's Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqi has also extended his heart felt condolence and commiserated with the bereaved family. He appreciated services of Munnu Bhai for literature and journalism.
The Speaker and Deputy speaker of National Assembly also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Munnu Bhai.
