Gilgit - Baltistan

[BREAKING NEWS] K2 CHIEF EDITOR, RAJA HUSSAIN MAQPOON, DIED IN ROAD ACCIDENT

PT Report

Islamabad, February 26: One of the pioneering journalists of Gilgit – Baltistan, Raja Hussain Khan Maqpoon, 35, Founding Chief Editor of Daily K2 and managing partner of the Karakuram Publishing Newtork, has died in a fatal road accident.He was returning from Lahore when the accident took place.

According to a KPN source the accident took place somewhere close to Sheikhopura today, when his car collided with a transportation truck on the Motorway. Husain sustained injuries in the accident. He was shifted to a nearby hospital where the young media tycoon of GB breathed his last.

Raja Maqpoon has the honour of establishing GB’s most prominent and widely read publications.

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16 Comments

  1. A great loss for the Gilgit-Baltistan media/pubilcaton groups.A great asset for the region is no more with us….I pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul..He has earned great laurels to his family and region by contributing many folds towards the promotion of journalism and communication in Gilgit-Baltistan.
    I extend my sympathy to the mourning family and pray for the departed soul……

    Regards
    Aslam Khan Ghalib

  2. I’m shocked to learn about the tragic death of Raja Hussain Maqpoon. He had indeed worked hard to bring the K-2 newspaper and its sister publications at par with some of the leading media organizations of Pakistan.
    His untimely death is a big loss for the media industry of Gilgit-Baltistan. May God rest his soul in eternal peace and give courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss.–Ameen

  3. Really he made his best and established the base of Journalism in GB. I know him from student life from where he emerged as a young leader. His long efforts in this field is appreciable. It is big loss indeed, my deep condolence to the family, his team at KPN, all journalist.

    May Allah keep his soul in Jannah. Aamin

  4. so sad! His death is a big loss for the media industry of GB ! may God rest his soul in heaven ameen.

  5. I am so sorry to hear about unexpected loss.

    Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

    Peace, Prayer and Blessing

    In Sympathy,

    Kamal M Khan

  6. A big loss indeed. Raja sahab was a great man, friend and journalist. He will be always missed.It’s really sad and unexpected tragic news for those who new him and May Allah bless his soul in eternal peace Ameen

  7. A big loss indeed. Raja sahab was a great man, friend and journalist. He will be always missed.It’s really sad and unexpected tragic news for those who knew him and May Allah bless his soul in eternal peace Ameen

  8. This is indeed a great loss to GB as an eminent young journalist is no more in this world. His contribution is immense for raising voice for the just right of the people. I pray May God bless his soul in eternal peace and give strength to the bereaved family for bearing this great loss-Ameen

  9. Important Clarification

    Kindly note that contrary to a very initial news posted on this website (rectified last night), we would like to clarify that Late. Raja Maqpoon was alone in his car. His wife is safe and sound.

    We regret the misleading report and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

    PT

    1. it is a big loss for gilgit baltistan espiacialy for the field of journalism .i m really shocked when i heared this news at night time. may God peace soul in rest ……..the gb government should be honoured him tamgha e jurat ….zakirbalti skardu kushmarah

  10. It is a great lose for the deprived people of Gilgit Baltistan. Maqpoon fought for the enslaved inhabitants of GB and term the region ” constitution less land”. We will continue his mission till the day of freedom.

  11. Though late Raja maqpoon is no longer amongst us but his selfless services for truth and honesty would be recalled for ever. May Allah rest his soul in eternal peace and give courage to his family to bear this irrepearable loss.It is hoped his colleagues would continue his mission ahead.

    Ali mehr

  12. zakirbalti kushmarah>>…..
    sahafat k dunya ka ye chamakta hua suraj ghoruub hony k khaber us waqt ma ny suna jab ma akely kamry ma study kr rha tha..yaqeen kary bht dukh hua k hadsati mote ny sahafat k is mahtab do abadi neend sulaya …….is tarah k jurat man owr tairana nazar rkhny waly shayad koi maan barsung ma janam lai……jis taz taftari k sath us ny gilgit baltistan k sahafat k maydan ma jandy garh diay ha ….nazeer ni milti….dua ha k Allah usy jannat ata karain owr gar walun ko sabr jameel..ameen suma ameen.

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