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Veteran journalist and columnist Khaled Ahmed passed away at his residence in Lahore’s Zaman Park on Sunday at the age of 81. He reportedly died of cardiac arrest. Khaled Ahmed, born in 1943 in Jalandhar, had a journalistic career spanning over four decades. Before transitioning into journalism, he initially served in Pakistan’s Foreign Service. Known for his intellectual depth and nuanced commentary, Khaled Ahmed contributed to prominent publications including The Pakistan Times, The Nation, The Frontier Post, The Friday Times, and Daily Times. His last editorial role was as a consulting editor for Newsweek Pakistan.