ISLAMABAD, Feb 10: Senior journalist Humanyun Fur died after a protracted illness in the small hours on Wednesday morning, and was laid to rest the same evening.

Fur, 55, had been suffering from hepatitis for over a year. He remained under treatment at the Islamabad Institute of Medical Sciences, but in vain.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter. His wife had died only two months ago.

A large number of working journalists, friends and relatives attended his funeral. His Qul will be held on Friday at his residence in New Mullpur, 7th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi.

Source: Dawn

Date:2/11/1999