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Senior journalist Arshad Sharif laid to rest in Islamabad's H-11 graveyard

Senior journalist Arshad Sharif laid to rest in Islamabad's H-11 graveyard
October 27, 2022 Web Desk

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Senior journalist Arshad Sharif shot dead by the Kenyan police was laid to rest in Islamabad's H-11 graveyard on Thursday.

Thousands of people, including his relatives, political, social and journalist personalities, attended his funeral at Faisal Mosque. Prof Qari Muhamad Ilyas led the funeral.

People continued to shower rose petals on the ambulance carrying the body of Arshad Sharif.

PTI chairman Imran Khan attended his funeral in absentia at CM House. Moreover, his funeral absentia was held in several cities.

A bouquet was sent for the grave of the Arshad Sharif by three services chiefs. All of his four sons attended the funeral wearing the dresses with the national flag badges.

The Pak Army jawans were also present to salute the body. Stringent security arrangements were made on the occasion.