Renowned journalist, writer, poet, and columnist Rana Asar Ali Chauhan, famously known as the "Poet of Pakistan Ideology," passed away at the age of 86. According to the channel report, a fearless and principled journalist, Asar Chauhan, began his career in 1958 in Sargodha and later moved to Lahore. He launched the weekly magazine "Panjab" in 1971 and the daily "Siyasat" on July 11, 1973, with editions from Lahore, Sargodha, and Multan. He also introduced the Punjabi magazine "Chanan." Asar Chauhan s dedication to journalism was unparalleled.

He wrote columns for several major newspapers, including Daily Pakistan, Jang, and Nawa-i-Waqt, remaining associated with Nawa-i-Waqt until his last breath. He had a special bond with legendary journalist and owner of the Nawa-e-Waqt, Majid Nizami, who honoured him with the title "Poet of Pakistan Ideology." His wife, Najma Asar Ali Chauhan, made history by becoming the first Secretary-General of the PPP Women's Wing Punjab in 1976. His sons are settled in the UK, USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. In his final days, Asar Chauhan was working on his autobiography, but fate did not grant him the time to complete it.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)