LAHORE: Renowned writer Ibrahim Joyo passed away at 102 on Thursday.
The Sindh High Court Bar Association announced a day of mourning. Some nationalist parties have also announced mourning for up to 3 days.
The deceased will be laid to rest at his native graveyard in Jamshoro.
Joyo was born to a landless peasant in 1915 in a small village of Abaad. He received his early education from a government-run school in his village. He continued his school education in Sann, a village situated at a distance from his area.
He completed his matriculation from Sindh Madressatul Islam and BA from DJ Science College.
In 1941, he completed his Bachelor’s in teaching degree from Bombay, India. On his return, he would introduce himself as a Marxist in Karachi where he continued to teach at the SMI until the year 1947.
According to Jamil, Joyo’s book created ripples in the political circles of Sindh, therefore, termination of his services was arranged. However, this got the writer more fame in the democratic circles. He continued his academic career and also participated in politics to some extent.
