Tariq Mateen is a senior Pakistani journalist, anchor & producer with the experience of 17 years in broadcast journalism. He was part of multiple News channels including 24 News HD, where he served as a producer. The host is successfully running his own YouTube channel 722k subscribers and is known for his responsible reporting.
The senior anchor person Tariq Mateen recently lost his 16 years old son Mustafa who fought a long battle with cancer.
Talking about it, Tariq Mateen said, “My son Mustafa passed away. I am deeply grateful to all of you who sent prayers for him. Many of you called, but I couldn’t respond. My son passed away on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Mustafa had health issues since birth, although he was leading a normal life. However, on March 9, 2021, his health began to deteriorate. After five days of medical tests, we learned that he was suffering from liver problems. From that point onward, his condition gradually worsened. We were aware of the reality of his illness but never spoke about it—we just prayed. The year 2021 was very difficult for us. We did our best to manage his illness through palliative care, as his condition was too advanced for curative treatment.”
He further added, “We managed his health with medicines, herbal remedies, and continuous prayers. In 2023, he was physically stable, but the illness remained. Unfortunately, in 2024, his health declined again. We consulted many doctors and hakeems and frequently rushed him to hospitals. On Wednesday, we made a decision regarding his treatment, but he passed away soon after. Please remember me, my wife, and my daughters in your prayers.”
