He began his professional career from Radio Pakistan Lahore and was one of the most recognisable voices on radio. He was the first announcer of PTV.
Tariq Aziz was known for his work on PTV’s Quiz Show Neelam Ghar, first aired in 1974, later renamed the Tariq Aziz Show and also known as Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz.
His hosting skills on the show Neelam Ghar made him a household name in Pakistan over the past four decades in the country.
Aziz was also a former parliamentarian and a respected poet. He had been member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 1997 and 1999.
Tariq Aziz also acted in a number of films in the late 1960s and 1970s in side-roles. One of his famous movies was Salgira (1969) which was a highly successful musical movie and won two Nigar Awards for that year.
He was awarded Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1992 for his services to the nation.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Tariq Aziz.
In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said that Tariq Aziz was an icon in his time and a pioneer of our TV game shows.