Pakistan's literary icon Zia Mohyeddin passes away at 91 in Karachi

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Pakistan’s veteran actor, director, television host and literary icon Zia Mohyeddin passed away at the age of 91 in Karachi on Monday.

Zia Mohyeddin was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Karachi due to fever and severe abdominal pain. It was later found in ultrasound that he was having intestinal issues. The actor then underwent an operation and was shifted to the intensive care ward (ICU) of the hospital, according to the sources.

The funeral prayer of late Zia Mohyeddin will be offered at Imam bargah Yasrab in Defense Phase 4 today after Zuhr prayer.

Zia Mohyeddin became famous for his blockbuster Pakistan Television talk show named after him Zia Mohyeddin Show (1969–1973). He was also known for originating the role of Dr Aziz in the stage play of A Passage to India. He also appeared in Lawrence of Arabia.