Abdul Hamid Mobarez, a prominent journalist of the country, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 90 in Kabul.

Abdul Hamid Mobarez was a pioneer in the field of journalism in the country and had served as the head of the Bakhtar News Agency, the deputy of the Anis National Daily, the president of the Afghanistan Journalists National Union (ANJU), and he was also a member of the High Peace Council of the former government. 

The members of Mobarez's family cite heart disease and old age as the causes of his death.

"He followed what had been recommended by the doctor. He was hospitalized several times over the past decade, which ultimately led up to his death,” said Mohammad Salim Mobare, son of Abdul Hamid Mobarez.

University professors and journalism activists described Mobarez's death as a significant cultural loss for the country and particularly the media community.

"Their tireless efforts were to ensure that Afghan journalists and media serve the people and become the voice of the people,” said Hujatullah Mujadidi, head of the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA).

"Undoubtedly, the passing of Mobarez is a significant and irreplaceable loss not only for the press and journalists of Afghanistan but also for all civil activists and individuals who desire human freedom in societies,” said Bashir Hatif, the spokesman for AIJA.

Abdul Hamid Mobarez leaves behind at least 11 published works in the fields of journalism and politics. 

In 2020, Ashraf Ghani, the former president of the country, awarded Mobarez the Mir Masjidi Khan State Medal on National Journalists Day in recognition of Mobarez's services in the press sector.