Altaf Hassan Qureshi: key obituary facts
Is Altaf Hassan Qureshi dead? Yes. Altaf Hassan Qureshi died on May 16, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Altaf Hassan Qureshi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Altaf Hassan Qureshi known for?
He was a Pakistani journalist and author (1932–2026).
More about Altaf Hassan Qureshi
Born: 3 March 1932.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist, editor.
Nationality: Pakistan.
Occupations: Journalist, author, editor.
Years active: 1959–2026.
Altaf Hassan Qureshi, a Pakistani journalist, author and editor-in-chief of monthly Urdu Digest, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born on March 3, 1932, in Hisar district, British India, he migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Lahore. He served as a journalist, political analyst, author and editor from 1959 to 2026.
Qureshi earned a master’s degree in political science from the University of Punjab.
Altaf Hassan Qureshi, 94, Pakistani journalist (Urdu Digest).