Social media users are mourning the death of a famous Pakistani diplomat and PPP stalwart, Wajid Shamsul Hasan. He had served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from Pakistan’s side. The news of his death was released by PPP senior leader Sherry Rehman. After the confirmation of the news, Wajid’s friends and followers send deep tributes and condolences on the internet. Our team also shares sincere condolences and includes family members in our prayers. We can understand this is a very difficult time for them to lose such a great soul.
Who was Wajid Shamsul Hasan?
Wajid Shamsul Hasan was a veteran journalist, political commentator, and diplomat. He was associated with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He completed his graduation from Sindh Muslim Law College, Karachi. Also, he went to Karachi University for pursuing masters in international relationships.
Wajid was chairman of the Pakistan National press trust from to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, he has good relations with some UK diplomats. He received so much recognition for his excellent work in journalism. But sadly he left this world on 28 September 2021 due to some ailment.
“I pay homage to Wajid Shamsul Hasan’s diplomatic & journalistic services, he always played an important role in maintaining Pak-UK diplomatic relations and as a journalist he always raised his voice for freedom of press and human rights. He will surely be remembered in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace.”
His Age
The information about Wajid Shamsul Hasan Age is not available to us at the moment. Wajid belongs to the Effendi family of Hyderabad. He was survived by his wife Zarina Hasan.
One wrote respecting Wajid “One of my mentors, former Pakistani High commissioner to Britain, a PPP stalwart, diplomat, academic, a man of great intellect, a true believer and practitioner of democracy, Wajid Shamsul hasan died this morning. My relation with him was very personal and his loss has come as a great tragedy. May Allah bless his soul Will miss you Wajid sb”
Wajid Shamsul Hasan Death
Wajid Shamsul Hasan death was shocking news for the Pakistan journalism industry. He has contributed a lot to the industry. So many youth novices in the field take Wajid as their ideal. But who knew he will leave us all so early. The circumstances around his death were not fully cleared by any official source yet.
We are waiting for more confirmation from family or any other trusted source. Social media spaces are replete with RIP messages. Here is what people said about him
Hamid Mir reacted to the death “Dear Bash please accept my condolences on the sad demise of Wajid Shamsul Hasan sahib. We have lot of good memories related to WSJ. He will remain alive in our hearts. I received his last message on July 30th. May Allah rest his soul in peace( Ameen)”
Deeply saddened to hear news of H.E Wajid Shamsul Hasan🇵🇰former twice High Commissioner to🇬🇧who served with distinction/dedication & my most wonderful colleague when we both worked with MBB Benazir Bhutto pictured here at🇬🇧FCO 2005 إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ummN2a7vUS
— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) September 28, 2021
How did He Die?
Wajid Shamsul Hasan was died due to some unknown ailment from which he was battling for a very long time. The family member has not revealed the obituary details yet in the public.
We are consistently checking for more facts in relation to his unexpected demise. and we believe very soon we will be capable of answering each question.
Najam Sethi said hearing the death news “Very sad to learn of the passing of Wajid SHAMSUL Hasan in London. He was a die-hard anti-Establishment Bhutto supporter who lost heart when Benazir was martyred. He was also a kind-hearted and decent man with a twinkle in his eye and a cigar in his mouth! RIP!”