The fifth death anniversary of Mir Javed ur Rahman, former chairman, publisher, and ex-managing editor of Akhbar-e-Jahan at Jang Media Group, is being observed throughout the country with reverence and solemnity on Monday (today).
Mir Javed, a stalwart of journalism in the country and the eldest son of Mir Khalil ur Rahman—an enigma and one of the greatest pioneers of Urdu journalism—was born on August 16, 1946. He passed away in Karachi on March 31, 2020, after a battle with lung cancer.
With a journalistic career spanning over half a century, this dynamic and visionary leader carried forward his father’s legacy with dedication and integrity.
“Under his leadership and guidance, Jang Media Group emerged as the country’s most credible organization, encompassing groups such as Daily Jang, The News, Daily Awam, Daily Inqilab, Geo TV Network, Akhbar-e-Jahan, and the fashion magazine MAG The Weekly.”
Throughout his career, Mir Javed upheld the principles of journalism and stood firm against external pressure, ensuring that his media group maintained its stance on freedom of expression.
As an active member of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), where he served as president, vice president, and secretary, Mir Javed also supported the print media community of the country.
