Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mazhar Ali Khan (journalist)

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The result was speedy keep‎. Nomination withdrawn. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 07:00, 12 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mazhar Ali Khan (journalist)

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WP:GNG. Just one source refers to the subject in detail. The other two are about his wife and only mention him in passing. Codenamewolf (talk) 14:13, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply

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Withdrawn by nominator as another book reference has now added to article. Codenamewolf (talk) 20:42, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Journalism and Pakistan. GSS ^💬 15:19, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Mazhar Ali Khan (1917 - 1993) was and still is known to be a pioneering journalist in Pakistan. He had a long distinguished career in journalism. There should be no doubt and none exists about his notability in Pakistan among the people who know history of journalism in Pakistan. He was a long-time editor of a major English-language newspaper,
WP:SIGCOV on that basis alone... The second reference is from the UK newspaper The Independent that talks about both his wife and him. It's very relevant because she was a liberated lady for those old days and highly active in his day-to-day affairs including his jounalistic career. I will soon replace the third newspaper reference from the The Friday Times. That newspaper apparently has developed some business problems very recently and possibly will change only to be an on-line newspaper. As we all know, these things sometimes happen in the business world. That's why I will be replacing that reference soon. Please allow me some time...Ngrewal1 (talk) 18:04, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply
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WP:SIRS, and based on a quick Google search, I'm not able to find them. Codenamewolf (talk) 18:29, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply
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