In breaking news, Indian-born Pakistani Tarek Fatah has passed away at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer. Fatah was a prominent figure who called himself "Indian born in Pakistan" and was a strong advocate for a liberal and progressive form of Islam.
Living in Canada, Fatah was often seen debating Pakistani commentators on Indian television shows. He was a vocal critic of the Pakistani religious and political establishment, even going so far as to criticize the partition of India.
Fatah was known for his unwavering stance against sharia law and was considered a fighter for justice and a voice for the downtrodden and oppressed. His death is being mourned by people from all walks of life in India, and the hashtag #TarekFatah is trending on social media.
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Many people, including actor Anupam Kher, have taken to social media to pay their respects to Fatah. Kher posted pictures of his visit to Fatah's home in Toronto, saying that he was deeply saddened by Fatah's passing and that his courage was infectious.