Lal Khan

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lal Khan
Born
Tanveer Gondal[1]

June 1956
Bhaun, Punjab, Pakistan
Died21 February 2020(2020-02-21) (aged 63)[2][3]
NationalityPakistani
Alma materNishtar Medical College
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Occupation(s)Political theorist, activist, writer
OrganizationThe Struggle Pakistan
Notable workPakistan's Other Story; The 1968-9 Revolution
Websitewww.struggle.pk

Lal Khan (born Tanveer Gondal; June 1956 – 21 February 2020) was a Pakistani political activist and Marxist political theorist.

He was a physician by profession but ceased practicing medicine. He was the leader of the Pakistani Marxist organisation The Struggle, and editor of its newspaper.[4] He also wrote regular articles for Daily Times and the Dunya.

He died on 21 February 2020 of cancer at the age of 63.[2][5]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Blacked out". 12 August 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "یہ سفر رائیگاں نہ جائے گا!".
  3. "In memory of Tanvir Gondal (Lal Khan) June 1956-February 2020". In Defenxe of Marxism. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  4. Sampath Perera (30 June 2012). "New Pakistani prime minister appointed". World Socialist Web Site. International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI). Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  5. "Leftist leader Dr Lal Khan passes away".

Other websites[change | change source]