Kanwal Naseer
Pakistani journalist and television news anchor (1943–2021)
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Kanwal Naseer or Kanwal Hameed (23 January 1948 – 25 March 2021) was a Pakistani journalist at Pakistan Television Network, having the honor of being Pakistan's first female news presenter and anchor.
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| Born | 23 January 1948 |
| Died | 25 March 2021 (aged 73) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Years active | 1963–2021 |
| Employer(s) | Pakistan Television Corporation Radio Pakistan |
| Spouse | Colonel Naseer (until her death in 2021) |
| Mother | Mohini Hameed |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2002) |
Early life
Kanwal Naseer was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. Her mother Mohini Hameed (also affectionately known as 'Aapa Shameem') was a broadcaster and actress.[1][2]
Career
Kanwal Naseer made her first appearance for Pakistan Television (PTV) on 26 November 1964 (PTV's first broadcasting day).[3][4][1] She worked for state-run Pakistan Television Corporation for nearly 50 years.[1][5][2][6][7]
Awards and recognition
In 2002, she was awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan.[8][2]
Death
She died on 25 March 2021, in Islamabad, Pakistan after a brief illness at age 73.[2]
