Lahore - The death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright and columnist Muneer Ahmed popularly known as Munnu Bhai was observed on Saturday (January 19).
He was born in 1933 at Wazirabad, Punjab. According to a Radio Pakistan report, he started his career as a journalist at an Urdu newspaper but soon turned to writing dramas.
He penned down some of the immortal drama serials for Pakistan Television including ‘Sona Chandi’, ‘Dasht’, ‘Tammanna’, ‘Gumshuda’, ‘Aashiyana’ and ‘Khoobsurat’. Munnu Bhai was also awarded with Pride of Performance by the government of Pakistan. He died on January 19, 2018 in Lahore.
Speedy renovation of railways station ordered
Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday visited railway station here to review renovation work and directed Divisional Superintendent Amir Nisar to ensure completion of work till March. He said on the occasion that every possible facility would be provided to the passengers. He also ordered for beautifying the railway station in line with the beauty of the city.