KARACHI: First female announcer of the Pakistan Television, Kanwal Naseer has passed away at the age of 73 in Islamabad.

She was under treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, due to illness. She had been associated with PTV and Radio Pakistan for more than five decades.

Kanwal Naseer was daughter of famous broadcaster Mohni Hameed (Aapa Shamim). She made first announcement of establishment of PTV on Nov 26, 1964, by saying, “This is Kanwal Naseer. Today, Pakistan Television has come into being. Congratulations to you.”

She had started working in the TV at the age of 17. She was also the first heroine of TV drama. She has been honoured with different national awards including the Pride of Performance.

The first female voice of PTV, the legendary Kanwal Naseer is no more. RIP pic.twitter.com/lwwsZ63gf5

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) March 25, 2021

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Kanwal Naseer sahiba. She was an icon and will always remain one. Heartfelt condolences to her family. May Allah bless her soul pic.twitter.com/YWuDNr3T1D

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 25, 2021

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
RIP #KanwalNaseer & #HaseenaMoin. Two trailblazing role models and amazingly graceful and gracious mentors to so many. In their own different ways, both made so much possible for so many; quietly and always with a smile. Thank you,both. pic.twitter.com/c5o5CPFnCx

— Adil Najam (@AdilNajam) March 26, 2021