Renowned Radio, film and TV artist Zaheen Tahira passed away in Karachi on Tuesday. 

She was 73 and was under treatment at a hospital in Karachi for cardiac disease.

Her meritorious works include PTV dramas 'Amawas', 'Aroosa', 'Adha Chahra' and 'Khuda Ki Basti'. 

She was awarded with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and life time achievement award.

Director General Radio Pakistan Shahera Shahid has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran radio and TV drama artist Zaheen Tahira.

In her condolence message, she commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.

The Director General PBC said that the services of Zaheen Tahira for Radio Pakistan in the field of drama will be remembered for a long time.