Leaders of Pakistan’s various political parties expressed their grief and sorrow over the untimely death of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira’s son, Usama Qamar, who passed away earlier on Friday in a horrific car crash in Lalamusa. Some took to Twitter to extend their condolences.
In a statement issued by the party’s media cell, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Osama Qamar Kaira, saying “he was shocked to hear the sad news adding that PPP leadership and workers share the deeply-felt grief of the Kaira family and friends”.
“Heartbreaking! Praying for Qamar Zaman Kaira and his entire family. May Allah give them strength at this tragic time,” Aseefa Bhutto Zardari wrote.
“Most tragic news of the death of Qamar Kaira’s youngest son in a traffic accident. Just when Kaira was addressing media in islamabad he got the news. No words adequate to beguile Kaira and the family from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. Deepest condolences, sincere prayers,” Farhatullah Babar said.
“Its heartbreaking to learn that our Punjab President, Qamar Zaman Kaira’s young son passed away in an accident. My thoughts and prayers are with the family especially the parents in this extremely painful time,” Nafisa Shah noted.
“We are all devastated by this news. He was in the middle of a press con when he heard! It’s a terrible loss for any parent and family. May God give @QamarZamanPPP the strength and fortitude to bear this tragedy,” Senator Sherry Rehman said.
Prime Minister Imran Khan “expressed heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved parents and prayed for fortitude to the family to bear the loss”, according to Radio Pakistan.
