The mother of slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, Riffat Ara Alvi, has passed away after a brief illness. The news of her demise was confirmed by Arshad Sharif’s widow. Details regarding her funeral prayers and burial will be announced later.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohammad Sohaib Afridi expressed deep sorrow over her death, paying tribute to her courage and resilience. He said, “Arshad Sharif’s mother was a brave and noble woman who raised a son devoted to truth and integrity. The late Arshad Sharif was a fearless and principled journalist — a true pride of the nation.”
The Chief Minister also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and for strength and patience for the bereaved family. He added that Arshad Sharif’s sacrifice for truth and press freedom will forever be remembered in the history of Pakistani journalism, and the nation will always honor both him and his remarkable mother.
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