Tag: Zara Abid

  • Friends, colleagues remember Zara Abid on first death anniversary

    Friends, colleagues remember Zara Abid on first death anniversary

    Friends, colleagues including Ayesha Omar, Neelam Muneer, Sadaf Kanwal, Nomi Ansari, Fouzia Aman, Tabesh Khoji, Zara Noor Abbas and Hira Mani are remembering Zara Abid on her first death anniversary. Zara was one of the passengers on the ill-fated Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK 8303 which crashed in Karachi on May 22, 2020, killing at least 97 people. Only two male passengers survived the crash.

    Remembering her “beautiful friend” on her first death anniversary, Neelam Muneer prayed Zara attains Jannat e Firdous.

    “Remembering Zara,” said Ayesha Omar.

    Fellow model, Fouzia Aman shared a collage of black and white pictures of Zara and wrote: “We didn’t realise we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.”

    “Zara Abid, you’ll always be missed,” added Aman.

    “I am just out of words to explain how I feel since you left us,” said stylist Tabesh Khoja. “Our only Zaru, you will always be remembered.”

    Khoja also remembered all those who lost their lives in the tragic crash.

    Commenting on Khoja’s post, Hira Mani, Nomi Ansari, Sadia Khan and Zhalay remembered Zara and prayed for her soul.

    Others who remembered the late model include Sadaf Kanwal, Abeer Rizvi and Zara Noor Abbas.

  • Anam Malik quits modelling, requests media outlets to stop sharing her pictures

    Anam Malik quits modelling, requests media outlets to stop sharing her pictures

    Anam Malik has requested media outlets and bloggers to stop sharing her modelling pictures as she she has left the profession due to religious reasons.

    Sharing a post on her Instagram story, the model said: “A humble request to all media pages and bloggers, please stop posting my modelling pictures. Alhamdulillah have come out of this race.”

    “‘Who looks better, who does is better’,” she continued. “There’s no other competition left but to be on the right path.”

    The former model has also deleted all her modelling photos from her social media except for the ones with Zara Abid. Anam was one of the late model’s best friends. Zara was on the ill-fated Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight which crashed in Karachi on May 22, 2020.

    Meanwhile, Malik’s Instagram bio states, “Aur Allah jissay chahay hidayat deta hai [And Allah instructs whomever He wishes].”

    Earlier, Malik had revealed that she is taking some time to educate herself on Islam and this was the reason behind her leaving her modelling career.

  • ‘A glimpse of death’: Hasnain Lehri shares harrowing experience of turbulent flight

    ‘A glimpse of death’: Hasnain Lehri shares harrowing experience of turbulent flight

    Following the tragic PIA plane crash in Karachi and the controversy around the alleged fake licences of hundreds of Pakistani pilots, Pakistanis have become fearful when it comes to air travel. While COVID-19 lockdowns across the world have limited movements, some people are forced to travel due to various reasons.

    Renowned model Hasnain Lehri, in a Twitter post, shared a harrowing flight experience with Serene Airlines and demanded that he wants answers as to why the pilot decided to increase speed and take off again moments before landing. Detailing his ordeal, Lehri said that he experienced “a glimpse of death”.

    Hasnain recounted that just as the plane was about to land at Lahore Airport, the pilot increased the speed of the plane and took off again following which the plane circled around Lahore for a few minutes before he finally attempted to land again. Lehri shared that those 15-20 minutes were the longest of his life and he was not sure if he would come out of this alive.

    The model added that the pilot said that he did not land due to “birds in the path”. However, neither he nor the fellow passengers were convinced with this excuse and demanded a more detailed answer on the matter.

    Meanwhile, in response to Lehri’s tweet, Serene Airlines said that the complaint has been forwarded to the relevant department.

    Lehri’s colleague Zara Abid was on the ill-fated Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight which crashed in Karachi on May 22.

  • Fashion fraternity mourns the loss of Zara Abid

    Fashion fraternity mourns the loss of Zara Abid

    Karachi-bound flight PK 8303 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Lahore on Friday crashed in a residential area of the port city a bit over a minute away from the airport, and two days before Eid killing at least 97 people. Only two male passengers survived the crash.

    Among those who lost their lives in the crash was model Zara Abid sending waves of grief in the fashion and entertainment industry, who lost one of their own.

    Here are a few celebs who remembered Zara and shared their experiences and interactions with her:

    Ayesha Omar

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhxxIvjWCi/

    Mehwish Hayat

    Ushna Shah

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhu3i-BsHp/

    Aiman Khan

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAh2xweFGGX/

    Saba Qamar

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhgu53hi6I/

    Hania Aamir

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiHj8WjWGP/

    Ali Rehman Khan

    Nabila

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAh1AVth9Jj/

    Shehla Chatoor

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAh9vAAAAXr/

    Hassan Sheheryar

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiJa51B7F9/

    Élan

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhnqRngU4c/

    Nomi Ansari

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiYdTrhelR/

    Fouzia Aman

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhavDelbxL/

    Mushk Kaleem

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhftPEppDw/

    Frieha Altaf

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhjVduADLO/

    Sana Safinaz

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiA5-dAz_1/?utm_source=ig_embed
  • ‘Ertuğrul’, Bollywood stars react to PIA crash

    ‘Ertuğrul’, Bollywood stars react to PIA crash

    Karachi-bound flight PK8303 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Lahore on Friday crashed in a residential area of the port city a bit over a minute away from the airport, and two days before Eid sending waves of shock across the country and the world. It was a disaster no one saw coming. Following the tragic incident, condolences for the dead and their loved ones poured in from all over the world.

    Read more – A minute before landing, two days before Eid: What we know about PIA’s ill-fated flight PK8303

    Among those who offered their condolences were the stars of hit Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, who have been receiving immense love from Pakistani audiences ever since the serial aired in Pakistan on PTV Home.

    Engin Altan Düzyatan, the lead star of Diriliş: Ertuğrul, said that he was “very sorry to hear about the crash in Karachi”.

    Esra Bilgiç, who essays the role of Halime Sultan in the series, commented on model Zara Abid’s post and apologised for being late to follow her back.

    Gülsim Ali İlhan, who recently had a sweet exchange with Neelam Muneer, also expressed her sympathies.

    “We knows words aren’t much comfort at a time like this,” said the actor. “But we’d like you to know we are thinking of you.”

    Nurettin Sönmez, who playes Bamsi Beyrek, one of the three Alps of Ertuğrul, wrote that he is sharing the sadness.

    Cavit Çetinm who plays Güner Doğan Alp, another one of the three Alps of Ertuğrul, sent his prayers for everyone in Pakistan.

    The creator of the show, Mehmet Bozdağ also sent in his condolences and prayers to Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Meanwhile, condolences also poured in from the other side of the border with Bollywood bigwigs including Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher expressing their sadness and sending their prayers.