Wajahat Ali Khan
LONDON: The evening of September 15 brought news that was difficult to comprehend for me and even harder to accept the sudden untimely passing of my close friend and fellow journalist, Shaukat Dar.
Some losses arrive without warning, leaving behind a silence that words cannot fill. Shaukat’s death was one such devastating moment. Until then, he had been part of the familiar rhythm of conversations, professional exchanges and friendships that enrich our lives. Then, without warning, he was gone.
More or less last thirty years Shaukat was more than a colleague. He was a warm, sincere and dependable friend whose companionship extended far beyond the boundaries of journalism. Those who knew him will remember his dedication to the profession, his keen interest in current affairs and community activities above all, his deeply humane character. He understood that journalism was not merely about reporting events, it was about people their struggles, hopes and stories.
For those who shared conversations and moments with him, his absence will be felt in countless small ways: in the phone call that will never come, the familiar exchange that will no longer take place, and the sudden realisation that a trusted friend is no longer there to share an opinion, a joke or a concern.
The suddenness of his death is perhaps the most difficult aspect to accept. Life offers little warning before changing forever. His passing reminds us, painfully, that behind every headline and deadline are human lives, friendships and memories.
Shaukat leaves behind more than a professional legacy. He leaves an enduring impression on the hearts of colleagues, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. In journalism, a name may eventually become part of the record, in friendship, however, a person continues to live through memories that time cannot erase.
His departure is a personal loss for me and a profound loss for the wider journalistic community. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, relatives, friends and colleagues during this time of immense sorrow.
May Allah Almighty forgive Shaukat Dar, and give strength to his family and patience to bear this irreparable loss.
On the evening of September 15, we lost a journalist and a dear friend. We will remember him not for the suddenness of his departure, but for the warmth of his presence and the lasting memories he left behind.
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner Tipu Usman & Press Minister Ali Nawaz Malik express grief over the passing of Shaukat Dar
Press release
LONDON: The Pakistan High Commission, in a press release, expressed its condolences over the death of renowned journalist Shaukat Dar and said, our Heartfelt condolences are extended to Shaukat Dar’s family, and prayers are offered for the elevation of the deceased’s rank in the Hereafter.
We pay tribute to Shaukat Dar’s contributions to the field of journalism.
Shaukat Dar’s services to journalism and the community will always be remembered.
Shaukat Dar was a highly professional journalist and a personable individual.
Beyond journalism, the deceased remained in contact with the High Commission regarding the welfare of the Pakistani community. Pakistan High Commission, London.
May Allah Almighty grant the deceased a place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and bestow patience and fortitude upon his family.
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Shaukat Dar was an excellent journalist and a humanitarian person:Abdulrazzaq Sajid
Staff reporter
LONDON: Expressing his grief over the passing of Shaukat Dar, Chairman Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust Abdulrazzaq Sajid stated that the deceased was an outstanding journalist and a humanitarian personality.
Abdulrazzaq Sajid prayed for the forgiveness of the departed and expressed deep solidarity with the bereaved family in their sorrow.
