Legendary TV host Tariq Aziz passes away

Veteran Pakistani Radio and tv compere, film actor and politician Tariq Aziz passed away in Lahore after a prolonged illness on Wednesday.

He was born in 1936. Tariq Aziz He received his early education in Jalandhar before starting his career at Radio Pakistan, Lahore. When Pakistan started its initial television broadcast in November 1964 from Lahore, Aziz was the first male PTV announcer. He was the first man to be seen on a Pakistan Television (PTV) broadcast.

According to his family, he had no illness.

He was taken to hospital for throat problems where he died.

He was host of the renowned program 'Nelaam Ghar'. His first program 'Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz' was started in 1974.

He also remained an MNA from 1997-1999. He was conferred Pride of Performance for his excellent services in 1992.