S.H. Hashmi (1935 – 20 March 2006) was a Pakistani advertiser and marketer who was a founding member and managing director of Orient McCann-Erickson. He was one of the pioneers of advertising industry in Pakistan.[1]
Early life and career
S. H. Hashmi was born in Gaya, Bihar, British India in 1935.[1] His father Syed Abdul Qudoos Hashmi was an Islamic scholar.[1]
Awards and recognition
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2005.[1][2]
- Pride of Performance Award in 1993 by the President of Pakistan.[1]
- 'Millennium Award of Lifetime Achievement' by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society in 2004[3][1]
- 'Akhbar Dost Award' in 2004 by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society[3]
Death and survivors
Hashmi died at the age of 71 in Karachi after a prolonged illness which was repeatedly complicated with bouts of pneumonia and other complicating factors.[1] He left behind his wife who later also died on 24 October 2014, two sons, Masood Hashmi and Mahmood Hashmi, and three daughters.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Profile and obituary of S. H. Hashmi". Dawn newspaper. 21 March 2006. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "KARACHI: 22 get Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance (civil awards 2005)". Dawn newspaper. 24 March 2005. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ a b "APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) award recipients (for the year 2004)". Dawn newspaper. 15 December 2004. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Final abode: APNS condoles loss of S. H. Hashmi's wife". The Express Tribune newspaper. 25 October 2014. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
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