The sixth death anniversary of iconic radio-television anchor Tariq Aziz is being observed today. Tariq Aziz was born in Jalandhar on 28th April 1936. He started his career with Radio Pakistan in the 1960s as a host and became Pakistan's first male announcer and premier television host.
Career Highlights
Tariq Aziz was known for his work on PTV's Quiz Show Neelam Ghar, which first aired in 1974 and continued for decades under the titles 'Tariq Aziz Show' and 'Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz'. He performed in a number of movies including Chiragh Kahan Roshni Kahan, Salgirah, Qasam Us Waqt Ki, Katari, Haar Gaya Insan and Insaniyat.
Honors and Legacy
He was awarded the Pride of Performance in 1994 for his services to the entertainment industry. He passed away on this day in 2020 at the age of 84 in Lahore.
