Great Urdu novelist Razia Butt passes away aged 89

Razia Butt, a premier Urdu novelist passed away at the age of 89 after a prolonged span of illness; her funeral prayer will be offered after Asr prayers, SAMAA reports Friday. She was ailing for past few days and was under medical treatment at a DHA hospital. Razia Butt was born in Rawalpindi on May 19 1924. She is known as the first-ranked novelist of Pakistan, as her stories not only provide recreation but also impart lessons for the society. The great novelist authored around 51 novels and 350 short stories including Bano, Dastaan, Najia and Saeqa that are considered her best literary works. Several of her novels were picked for television dramas and films. Her funeral prayer will be offered in Defence area of the city.