Lal Khan

Lal Khan (Urdu: لال خان; June 1956 – 21 February 2020) was a political activist and Marxist political theorist.

Lal Khan
Born
Tanveer Gondal

1956 (1956)
Bhaun, Punjab, Pakistan
Died21 February 2020(2020-02-21) (aged 63)
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

Born Tanveer Gondal, he was a physician by profession but ceased practicing medicine in order to devote his time to political activity. Adopting the name Lal Khan, he was the leader of the Pakistani Marxist organization The Struggle, and editor of its newspaper. He also wrote regular articles for Daily Times and the Dunya.

He died on 21 February 2020 after being ill with cancer for more than a year.

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