Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Famous Chef Zakir Hussain passes away at 58

Famous Chef

Karachi: Renowned Pakistani Chef Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 58 due to the kidney disease. According to his nephew Shayan Qureshi, Chef Zakir was suffering from kidney disease and was undergoing dialysis. The nephew said that Chef Zakir was receiving treatment in the United States but doctors had indicated that further medical … Read more

COAS General Asim Munir’s mother passes away

NY Times Calls Gen Asim Munir “The Iron Man” Amid Rising Tensions with India

RAWALPINDI:The mother of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir passed away on the 23rd of Ramzan (March 24).

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement, announcing her passing and offering prayers for her highest ranks in heaven.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences.

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.

The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.

“We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said.

He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing of the mother of Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.

The prime minister expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, according to a PM Office press release.

He also prayed to Allah Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

Meanwhile, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani also prayed for the departed soul and extended his sympathies with the COAS.

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PPP MNA Nawab Yousaf Talpur passes away

PPP MNA

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) Member National Assembly Nawab Yousuf Talpur passed away on Wednesday.

The family has confirmed the death of Nawab Yousuf Talpur, his funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm in the hometown, Umrakot.

Nawab Yousuf Talpur was elected Member of the National Assembly from NA -213 District Umerkot in the National Assembly constituency in the 2024 general elections.

Nawab Yusuf Talpur has been a member of the National Assembly several times. Nawab Yousuf Talpur has also been a federal minister in Benazir Bhutto’s cabinet.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the death of Member of National Assembly and former federal minister Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur.

The president, in a statement, lauded the political services of the senior politician late Nawab Yousuf Talpur and condoled with the bereaved family.

He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the grieved family to bear the loss.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed condolence over the demise of Member of the National Assembly and former federal minister Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur.

The prime minister, in a statement, expressed sympathies and solidarity with the grieved family during this hour of grief.

He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed profound grief over the passing of senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Member of the National Assembly, Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur.

In his condolence message, he said that Talpur was a dignified politician, dedicated to public service.

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Caretaker KP chief minister passes away

After demise of Azam Khan powers to be transferred to ex-KP CM

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Azam Khan has passed away on Saturday morning, several hours after being admitted to a hospital, Bol News reported. He was brought to a private hospital in Peshawar for treatment on Friday night, said spokesperson of the private hospital. The spokesperson said the caretaker CM was under treatment at Rehman … Read more

Tim Gough who is a British radio host passes away on the air

Tim Gough

Tim Gough, a British radio broadcaster, passed away on air on October 24 at the age of 55. Gough had stepped out of retirement, according to Hazell, to host the morning program and “bring local commercial radio back to his beloved Suffolk. During the station’s Saturday afternoon sports show, according to a former coworker of … Read more

Sacheen Littlefeather who used the stage to refuse Marlon Brando’s Oscar passes away

Sacheen Littlefeather

She was only given 60 seconds to read her message for Native American rights at the Oscars before being dragged off stage to the jeers of the audience. There was a media blackout on Wounded Knee and the American Indian Movement that was occupying there at that time in 1973. “The media boycott would end … Read more

Oscar winner Louise Fletcher passes away at the age of 88

Oscar winner

She was well-known for her role as Nurse Ratched in Jack Nicholson’s 1975 co-starring One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which was directed by Milos Forman. She had already won the 1976 Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for it. She was also well-known for her parts in Joan of Arcadia and … Read more

Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, who revived the genre, passes away at 87

Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis

Others think that when the 1960s and rock music arrived, jazz music lost its appeal. Ramsey Lewis, a talented jazz pianist and one of the genre’s most well-known performers in the country, continued to come up with fresh ideas to keep jazz alive Importantly, attracting new audiences to the music. Depending on the music critic … Read more

Manzoor Hussain Junior, Legendry Olympian passes away

Manzoor Hussain

Pakistan’s unbelievable Olympian. Manzoor Hussain Junior has died in. Lahore because of a coronary episode. Manzoor Hussain Junior was moved to the emergency clinic, recently, after his medical issue disintegrated. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President, Brig. (R) Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, and General Secretary, Haider Hussain, gave their sympathies after Maznoor’s passing. The shining star … Read more

Former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier passes away at the age of 78

Former White House

The French-born White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, who created treats for five US presidents, passed away at the age of 78. Mesnier was initially hired in 1979 during the administration of Jimmy Carter and retired in 2004 under that of George W. Bush. The White House Historical Association stated on its website that he … Read more

Pakistani mountaineer Ali Raza Sadpara passes away at Skardu

Ali Raza Sadpara

Famous Pakistani climber Ali Raza Sadpara succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the age of 56 in Skardu Friday morning. On May 17, the mountaineer suffered severe injuries when he fell from the cliff, this summer he planned to attempt an ascent of K2, the world’s second-largest peak. After an accident, he was … Read more

Former president Rafique Tarar passes away at 92

ISLAMABAD: Former president Muhammad Rafique Tarar passed away on Monday at the age of 92 in Lahore. Rafique Tarar was brought to a hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest, however doctors pronounced him dead as he could not survive. He had various ailments including respiratory, diabetes and lung. Muhammad Rafique Tarar was born on … Read more

Central leader of Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwwat passes away

SARGODHA: Central leader of Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwwat Maulana Muhammad Akram Tufani on Sunday passed away at the age of 98 in Sargodha, Bol news channel reported. Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwwat’s district president Qari Abdul Waheed confirmed the news of death of Maulana Akram Tufani. Read more: Physician Dr Tahir Shamsi passes away in Karachi … Read more

Bone marrow transplantation physician Dr Tahir Shamsi passes away in Karachi

KARACHI: Haematologist and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) physician Dr Tahir Shamsi passed away in Karachi, Bol news channel reported on Tuesday. Dr Tahir Shamsi was undergoing treatment at a private hospital because for a ruptured cerebral artery. He was put on ventilator as his condition deteriorated. Read more: Third richest Arab billionaire Majid Al Futtaim … Read more

PTI MNA Alamgir Khan’s father among victims of Shershah blast

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Alamgir Khan’s father was among those killed in the explosion that took place in the Shershah area of Karachi on Saturday. At least 12 people were killed and several more injured due to a gas explosion. PTI MPA Khurram Sherzaman confirmed that Alamgir Khan’s father Dilawar Khan was among the … Read more

Actor Aijaz Aslam’s father passes away

Actor Aijaz Aslam’s father passed away last night, confirmed Adnan Siddiqui on his Instagram story on Tuesday. Adnan wrote that he was saddened to inform you that Aslam’s father passed away a while ago. “Keep the family in your prayers. May Allah grant him Jannah in the highest place,” he added. Read more: Actress Juvaria … Read more

End of an era: Veteran journalist Muhammed Ziauddin passes away at 83

ISLAMABAD: Veteran journalist Muhammed Ziauddin passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness at his house in Islamabad on Monday. Ziauddin had been associated with Pakistan’s leading publications including Dawn and The Express Tribune. His funeral prayers would be held after Asr in Media Town, Rawalpindi. In an interview with a private … Read more

Feroz Shah Kotla to be renamed as Arun Jaitley stadium

Feroza Shah stadium to be renamed as Arun Jaitley

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday decided to rechristen Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former president who passed away on Saturday. The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after Indian Captain … Read more