Acclaimed spy-fiction novelist Mazhar Kaleem passes away at 75

MULTAN-  Today's morning broke sad news of the death of the great Pakistani novelist ' Mazhar Kaleem' at Multan, his hometown.

Mazhar Kaleem was a Pakistani novelist chiefly known for his Imran Series novels in the Urdu language.  The 'Imran Series' writing was being started by Ibn e Saafi and gradually, Mazhar Kaleem introduced more characters to the stories and added more content.

His funeral prayers would be offered at 1.30 P.M today (Saturday) at the Abdali mosque, Multan.

Mazhar Kaleem has been an author of more than 500 books and novels throughout his lifetime; he as also written many stories for children.

Kaleem was known for writing the Imran Series. He was the anchorperson of a Saraiki radio talk show from Radio Multan, "Jamhoor-de-Awaz".

The literary giant was a lawyer who was elected Senior Vice-President of Multan Bar Council as well.

Some of the famous book titles by the great novelist are as under:

Makazonga, Sabolate Aager, Shogi Pama, Double White,  Kaya Palat,  Shalmaak, Bagop,  Khamoash Cheikhein, Calendar Killer, Ganja Bhikari, Ladies Secret Service (Imran Fareedi Series), Black Prince, Aika Baan, Hara Kari.

After, Madeeha Gauhar, the sudden death news of Mazhar Kaleem is another huge loss to the art and literary society of Pakistan.  Rest in Peace Mr. Mazhar!