61st death anniversary of most renowned writer, educationist, a diplomat and leading broadcaster Patras Bukhari was observed on Thursday. 

He was born in 1898 in Peshawar. He died on 5 December 1958 during his diplomatic service and is buried in Valhalla Cemetery, New York.

Patras Bukhari was also awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country’s second highest civilian award.

(NNR/Abdul Rehman)