ISLAMABAD: Eminent writer, poet, journalist and leader of Pakistan Movement Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was remembered on his 66th death anniversary where people from all walks of life paid him rich tributes for his matchless services to country.

Maulana Zafar Ali Khan known as Baba-e-Sahafat was born in 1873 in Sialkot. After graduation, he was appointed Secretary to Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk who was then in Bombay. He fought freedom movement with his pen and used it as unifier for burgeoning required nationalism in Muslim community which would be remembered as father of Urdu Journalism.

Later he worked for some time as translator in Hyderabad Deccan, rising to post of Secretary Home Department. He returned home on his father's death in 1909 and took over as Editor Urdu Newspaper 'Zamindar' which became one of most influential newspapers of sub-continent. Paper was banned and press was confiscated because of its revolutionary policies. He participated many times in annual sessions of All India Muslim League.

He supported resolution, which resulted in setting up of All-India Muslim League. He was member of Reforms Committee (8th Session All India Muslim League Bombay, December 1915-January 1916).

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 28 2022

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