Prominent Pakistani journalist, Arshad Sharif, was shot dead in Kenya earlier today. His wife, Javeria Siddiqui, took to Twitter to confirm the news and requested privacy for her family during this difficult time.
“I lost friend, husband and my favourite journalist @arsched today, as per police he was shot in Kenya. Respect our privacy and in the name of breaking pls don’t share our family pics, personal details and his last pictures from hospital. Remember us in ur prayers,” she wrote.
Celebrities Mourn Arshad Sharif’s Death
Along with the general public, celebrities and well-known personalities are heartbroken over the journalist’s tragic and untimely death. They have taken to social media to express their grief.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un!
Arshad Sharif, a voice of reason in all the ‘breaking news’ clutter. Balanced, fair and objective—just how journalists are expected to be. Journalism lost a great one. May Allah grant him higher place in Jannah! Aameen🙏🏽”
“Arshad Sharif …..💔💔💔”
“Arshad Sharif! 😰”
“RIP Arshad sharif 💔”
“Arshad sharif hum sharminda hain 🙏🙏🙏”
“Rest in peace brother.”
“Arshad Sharif, not just a colleague, a brother, is no more. From Islamabad to Moscow, from Dunya News to ARY, I’ve not known a finer gentleman. Shot dead. Too young. Too brutally. Still can not wrap my head around it”
“Rest in Peace! 💔”
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. #ArshadSharif is no more, he has been martyred in Kenya. Arshad Sharif was a fearless & brave journalist. May his soul rest in peace!!”
Arshad Sharif’s death has shaken the county to its core. Our heartfelt condolences to Arshad Sharif’s family and friends.
