It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a true pioneer of English journalism in the frontier part of Pakistan, Rehmat Shah Afridi, who departed from our midst just moments ago. A luminary in the field of journalism, Afridi's legacy as the founder Editor-in-Chief of The Frontier Post has left an indelible mark on the landscape of media in the region. Afridi was not just a journalist; he was a visionary, a mentor, and a trailblazer who paved the way for countless aspiring journalists, myself included, to find their voice and purpose in the world of news reporting. As the architect of The Frontier Post, he created more than a newspaper; he fostered a university of journalism, a place where knowledge was shared, skills were honed, and a commitment to truth and integrity was instilled in every journalist who passed through its doors. I, like many others, owe my beginnings in journalism to Rehmat Shah Afridi and The Frontier Post. Under his guidance, I learned not just the art o...
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