Funeral prayer of Nadia Faisal to be offered today

KARACHI: Geo News, Entertainment Desk in-charge and member of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) Nadia Faisal has passed away at the age of 46 years after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday.

Husband of the deceased and well-known film and television producer, Faisal Rafi on his Twitter account confirmed the news and announced that her funeral prayer will be offered on Wednesday (today) at Zuhr at Mubarak Masjid near Seaview.

She was also known among her friends, family and colleagues as Neini Rafi.

“Friends, family and colleagues, after a long struggle with cancer today my wife and my love Nieni passed away to be with the creator, her funeral will be held at Zuhr time tomorrow, Wednesday the 28th of August, at Mubarak Masjid Seaview, she will live in all our hearts forever,” Faisal Rafi tweeted.

friends, family and colleagues, after a long struggle with cancer today my wife and my love Nieni passed away to be with the creator, her funeral will be held at Zuhr time tomorrow, Wednesday the 28th of August, at Mubarak Masjid Seaview, she will live in all our hearts forever
— Faisal Rafi (@faisalrafi) August 27, 2019

Veteran journalist Nadia had worked for various media houses mainly in entertainment section. She had been last associated with Geo News for about 13 years as head of the Entertainment Desk.

Scores of condolences from the media and entertainment industry have poured in over her demise.

Bro!! She was a brave woman. she struggled with cancer for long!! Nieni will truly be missed!! May she rest in peace. Ameen!!
— Nida Khuhro (@KhuhroNida) August 27, 2019

My condolences. I didn’t know her personally, but some of the best people I know are remembering her very fondly. She must have been great. Sorry for your loss.
— Gibran Peshimam (@gibranp) August 28, 2019

My condolences brother
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) August 28, 2019

Heartbreaking news. #RIP
— Amir Zia (@AmirZia1) August 28, 2019

♥️ all my prayers ♥️
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) August 27, 2019

Your family is in our thoughts. Sending you the prayers.
— Mahwash Ajaz (@mahwashajaz_) August 27, 2019

انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون!
— Raza Haroon (@mrazaharoon) August 27, 2019

So sorry for your loss Faisal – May she RIP
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) August 27, 2019

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Extremely sorry & sad to hear about this. She was a very positive and kind soul. May the Almighty Bless the departed soul and give you the strength to cope with this tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sincerest condolences. Will visit when back in Pakistan.
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) August 27, 2019