Geo News reporter Hanifzai passes away due to coronavirus

A senior journalist and Geo News correspondent in Badin, Hanifzai, passed away due to the novel coronavirus on Monday.

Hanifzai was suffering from coronavirus and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Karachi, his son Ijaz confirmed. 

Hanifzai has been associated with Geo News for the past 13 years and had played an instrumental role in highlighting the issues of Badin and Tharparkar.

The deceased's body has been sent from Karachi to his native town Golarchi — where his last rituals will take place.