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Pakistani immigrant Ali Akbar, Paris’s last newspaper hawker, was knighted by President Macron in February 2026 for his 50-year dedication to the city’s tradition.
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old Pakistani immigrant who has sold newspapers on Paris streets for 50 years, was honored with a knighthood by President Emmanuel Macron in late February 2026.
Recognized as the city’s last remaining newspaper hawker, Akbar was celebrated for his decades-long dedication and role as a symbol of Parisian tradition amid modern change.
The award acknowledged his perseverance and the cultural significance of his long-standing presence in urban life.
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El inmigrante paquistaní Ali Akbar, último vendedor ambulante de periódicos de París, fue nombrado caballero por el presidente Macron en febrero de 2026 por sus 50 años de dedicación a la tradición de la ciudad.