Renowned educationist Dr Mughees-ud-Din Sheikh dies of coronavirus

Renowned educationist Dr Mughees-ud-Din Sheikh dies of coronavirus

Lahore (Web Desk): Renowned educationist and analyst Dr Mughees-ud-Din Sheikh on Wednesday died of the novel coronavirus.

The late professor was put on ventilator after admitted to a local hospital last night.

Sheikh earned his PhD in Mass Communication and Master (MA) in Journalism from University of IOWA, USA. Previously he gained Master (MA) from Punjab University.

He was bestowed upon John F Murray Award (USA). More than fifty research papers, authored by him, have been published internationally.

After retiring from Punjab University as Director of Institute of Communication Studies, Punjab University, Dr. Sheikh joined Superior University as Dean of the Department of Mass Communication Management Studies.