Akhtar Balouch

Akhtar Balouch
Born	1967 Mirpur Khas
Died	July 31, 2022(2022-07-31) (aged 54–55) Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality	Pakistani
Occupation(s)	Journalist, Author, Historian, Rights Activist
Known for	Contributions to journalism and history of Karachi

Akhtar Balouch (1967 – July 31, 2022) was a senior writer, journalist, historian, and analyst from Karachi, Pakistan. He was renowned for his substantial impact on the field of journalism and his profound understanding of Karachi's historical context. He died in Karachi after a brief illness on 31 July 2022.

Career

Balouch, an experienced journalist and historian, authored numerous books delving into the rich history of Karachi. His notable works include titles such as "Karanchi Wala," "Teesri Jins," "Mein Balochistani," and "Yehi Mera Watan." In addition to his literary contributions, he held a senior position within the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) and served as a council member for the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP).

Works

He was also an author and historian, having penned several books on Karachi's history. Some of his notable works include:

• Karanchi Wala
• Teesri Jins
• Mein Balochistani
• Yehi Mera Watan
• Umeed-e-Sahar (2009)

Death

Akhtar Balouch died on 31 July 2022 in Karachi after a brief illness. He was in his 50s at the time of his death.