Senior Urdu journalist MA Raheem passes away in Hyderabad
Senior Urdu journalist MA Raheem, who worked with leading dailies including The Siasat Daily, Munsif, Rashtriya Sahara, and Etemaad, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday after a brief illness. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Wednesday at Jama Masjid, AC Guards.
Hyderabad: Senior Urdu journalist MA Raheem passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness.
During his lifetime, he worked with The Siasat Daily, Munsif, Rashtriya Sahara and Etemaad, and other Urdu newspapers in the city. The Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Wednesday, January 07, 2026, after Zuhr prayers at 1:15 pm, at Jama Masjid, AC Guards, beside Mahaveer Hospital. The burial will take place at AC Guards graveyard near KGN xerox shop.
Raheem was known for his long-standing contribution to journalism and was regarded as one of the senior-most voices in the field. His passing marks a significant loss to the journalistic community.
For further details, family members may be contacted through his grandson, Manhal Mohammed Khalifa, at 9885456410.
Several noted personalities expressed grief and offered condolences to the bereaved family.
