Toronto: Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-born Canadian columnist, journalist, passed away on Monday at the age of 73.
Fatah, who was battling cancer, died in Canada, according to reports in Indian media. His daughter, Natasha Fatah, confirmed his death on her Twitter handle.
Fatah was a well-known figure in the media industry, with a reputation for being a controversial and outspoken voice on a range of issues.
He was born in Karachi, Pakistan, in 1949 and moved to Canada in the early 1980s, where he worked as a political activist, journalist, and television host.
He was also an author and penned several books throughout his career.
He was known for his liberal views and was considered a staunch critic of virtually everything related to Pakistan.
