Well known broadcaster Surraya shahab died in Islamabad early this morning. She was laid to rest in the local graveyard in the afternoon.
She started her broadcasting career with a magazine programme at Radio Iran Zahidan which became an instant success. People especially youth used to anxiously wait for the programme which opened with the line: Awaaz ki dunya key dosto yeh radio Iran Zahidan hey.
Later she joined Radio Pakistan and PTV as a newsreader where she excelled and became a celebity. She joined BBC Urdu Service in mid 1980s and shifted to London. She leaves behind two sons and a daughter to mourn her death
Sajid Mansoor Qaisrani
