Cyril Almeida is one of the most
respected print journalists of Pakistan. He is currently working with reputed
media house DAWN as Assistant Editor. He is known for having strong anti –
establishment views without showing an iota of prejudiced coverage. He believes that the
prime role of media is to criticize the Government, not to propagate its good
work.
Cyril has also been controversial.
His article on the Pakistani Army had irked Rawalpindi for which his name was
inducted into the Exit Control List. Recently, he was charged for treason. The
attempt is to silence independent and critical voices like him.
Following is the brief wiki and
biography of Cyril Almeida:
Real Name: Cyril
Almeida
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Nick Name: Cyrr
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Educational Qualification: Cyril has
done B. A. in Economics from the prestigious LUMS. He is also a Rhodes Scholar,
Oxford.
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Religion: Christianity
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Family History: Cyril family roots are basically from Goa, India. His ancestral had left
Goa during Partition and came to Karachi. His grandfather was a devout follower
of Md. Al. Jinnah and had belief in his views of secularism and protection of
minorities in Pakistan.
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Birth Place: Karachi
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Relationship Status: Married
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