Ali Akbar: Paris's Last Newspaper Hawker Bringing Joy Through Creative Headlines

Oct 02, 2025 10:29 am CST

Discover the inspiring story of 73-year-old Ali Akbar, Paris's last newspaper hawker who traverses the historic Left Bank creating humorous headlines that delight locals and tourists alike. From humble beginnings in Pakistan to receiving recognition from President Macron, Akbar's resilient spirit and creative approach to selling newspapers embodies a vanishing tradition in our digital age.