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On Tuesday 11th September, Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif passed away after a prolonged illness in the UK. She was suffering from cancer and was admitted to the Harley Street Hospital in London for treatment soon after she won the election at NA-120.
The twitter broke with the messages of condolence as soon as the news spread on social media. Including Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed grief on the demise of Kulsoom Nawaz.
Sad to learn of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's death. She was a courageous woman of great dignity and confronted her disease with fortitude. My condolences and prayers go to the Sharif family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 11, 2018
I express my sincere regrets on the sad demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. My condolences to the Sharif family on this loss. May her soul rest in peace
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) September 11, 2018
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
COAS expresses his grief and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family on sad demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. “May Allah bless the departed soul eternal peace at Heaven-Amen”, COAS.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 11, 2018
Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar also expressed his sorrow and prayed for the deceased soul and the bereaved family. Pakistan People’s Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari praised Kulsoom Nawaz for her resilience against military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
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The news anchors and famous celebrities including Hamid Mir and Meesha Shafi too expressed wishes for the Sharif family and particularly for Maryam Nawaz.
Begum Kalsoom Nawaz was a brave woman she resisted Musharraf regime with courage I paid tributes to her few months ago in my column may Allah rest her soul in peace (Ameen) https://t.co/hTqsNuhAXl
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) September 11, 2018
Today is my father’s (Syed Parvez Shafi) first barsi, I could not make it to NY in time to bury him. And I don’t know if I will ever be able to bury that regret. I feel your pain @MaryamNSharif
Stay strong & have faith in this time of loss and grief ❤️#RIPBegumKulsoomNawaz
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) September 12, 2018
It was, however, Hamza Ali Abbasi who again got caught in another controversy for his tweet that according to him was misquoted and misinterpreted.
Read more: Kulsoom Nawaz passes away in London
While expressing grief over Kulsoom Nawaz’s death he bashed the sympathizers of Sharif family for portraying Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif as tragic heroes.
#KulsoomNawaz Absolutely disgusting how some people r using Kulsoom bibis death to gain sympathy for Nawaz & Maryam & trying to portray them as tragic heroes. Shameful… Utterly shameful & disgusting. May Allah have mercy on Kulsoom bibi's soul & may Allah give us some decency.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) September 11, 2018
The actor and anchorperson Hamza Ali Abbasi soon confronted criticism for fanning political differences in an insensitive tweet.
Hamza wen ur wife wil die and u r jailed coz i c a dark future for u then i wil remind u this tweet .
— Nabil Gabol (@Nabilgabol) September 11, 2018
He’s doing the same, playing politics. He doesn’t have to target Nawaz or Maryam right now who lost their family. A polite condolence would suffice. If at all, he should guide his fellow insafis instead of criticizing grieving noonis that they’re ‘gaining sympathy’. How shallow.
— maryam (@maryamful) September 11, 2018
Other users shared his older tweet on the occasion in which Hamza Ali Abbasi had denounced Sharif family for capitalizing Kulsoom Nawaz’s illness for political benefits in a paid advertisement.
#KulsoomNawaz Yes i tweeted this be4 elections & i stand by it. Its disgusting to use ur wifes illness in PAID ad election campaigns to gain sympathy. Sorry for sounding insensitive at a time of grief for Sharif Family but propaganda against me on my tweet by PMLN is disgusting! pic.twitter.com/QfXirt5ax3
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) September 11, 2018
Again Hamza Ali Abbasi took to Twitter and stated that he reserved all rights to defend himself when his words were wrongly represented in public and when he was bashed for no reason.
Though in his another tweet he too recognized his unwavering support for Nawaz Sharif during his entire political career.