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Usama, a young soul passed away after meeting a tragic road accident in Lalamusa yesterday. He was the son of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) President Qamar Zaman Kaira
Usama Qamar Kaira merely in his teens and very intelligent was a student at Government College of Lahore. He was driving a white corolla and overspeeding that made him lose his grip on the car which crashed into a tree. One can only imagine the high impact of collision considering the speed and it is heartbreaking.
Senior PPP leader Qamar Zaman was in the middle of a press conference when he received the unfortunate news. The video below shows his reaction of disbelief and shock when he comes to know about his son’s accident. He immediately called off the conference and left for the hospital where his son had passed away.
The heart-rending footage of the press conference
You can see how engrossed they were in a question and answer session when they are interrupted by the news. Qamar Zaman is shocked and speechless for a few moments later calling off the conference. Including the party members seen in the footage around him offering support, several politicians sent their condolences as well – Prime Minister Imran Khan, Asif Ali Zardari, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto, and President Arif Alvi were just a few.
Painful video of Qamar Zaman upon returning home
#QamarZamanKaira on arrival of his home. All our prayers are with you. pic.twitter.com/pPJUJUGAzG
— Farhan Dogar (@mkfdogar) May 17, 2019
President Dr. Arif Alvi expressed his grief over his friend’s irreplaceable loss.
Absolutely heartbreaking and tragic, the death of my friend Qamar Zaman Kaira's son Usama. May his soul rest in peace and may Allah give the strength to the family to bear this tragic loss.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) May 17, 2019
Maryam Nawaz Sharif also expressed her heartfelt condolences saying how unpredictable life is.
Extremely saddened to hear the tragic news of death of Kaira sb’s son. This is how unpredictable life is. My heart goes out to the family. May Allah SWT bless Usama with the highest abode in Jannah & May HE grant sabar to the family to bear the irreplaceable loss. Ameen ??
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 17, 2019
Shireen Mazari expressed her sorrow and said how painful of a time it is for any parent
What a terrible tragedy for any parent to bear. May Allah give Kaira and his family the strength to bear this massive loss. https://t.co/76euc5J5Tq
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) May 17, 2019
“Very sorry to hear tragic news of Qamar Zaman Kaira’s son death in road accident. May Allah Bless his soul and Grant patience to the family Ameen!” – Ahsan Iqbal
Very sorry to hear tragic news of Qamar Zaman Kaira's son death in road accident. May Allah Bless his soul and Grant patience to the family Ameen!
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) May 17, 2019
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also issued a party statement expressing deep grief and sorrow. He expressed his shock and added that PPP leaders and workers share the heavy deeply felt pain of the Kaira family and friends.
The sudden passing of Usama leaves everyone an example to practice safe driving. Although speed is thrilling, but at the cost of your precious lives, it is just self-sabotage. We hope and pray that Allah provides the family with strength and patience in this hard time. Amen.
