Tribute to Arshad Sharif Shaheed

A name is known to Pakistan as one of the bravest journalists. Before the fame, he was as diligent and dedicated as after fame. His art of unveiling the cause of an event was phenomenal.  He went to the core to investigate any event he was given. His research was astonishing, he made sure he did his homework to whatever was assigned to him. He outshone investigative journalism – indeed set a different standard for those who want to pursue a profession or those who already are.

Since he had to gather information based on his initiative, resulting it could take months or years to complete his assessment. The steps he must have followed were planning, research, and reporting. Keeping in mind the adherence to accepting the accuracy and evident standards. He was proactive no doubt about that.

He was dedicated to the unimaginable level. His patriotism led him to fight for his motherland. To expose those surely deserved to be exposed in terms of traitors, and corruptors. He was dedicated to the unimaginable level. His patriotism led him to fight for his motherland. To expose those surely deserved to be exposed in terms of traitors, corruptors, and liars. His transparency led to the shrinking of his own land and eventually the earth itself.

I hope his legacy keeps on growing enormously with his trusted colleagues. History will remember him as the owner of the bravest investigative journalist.

Even after his burial, it is still not believable. We pray for his forgiveness and may Al-Mighty ease his life hereafter and grant him Jannat ul Firdous (Ameen)