Karachi (Web Desk): Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) MNA Raana Ansar’s son Shahzaib Naqvi died in a road accident in Karachi on Wednesday.
According to police, the accident took place early Wednesday morning near Clifton Underpass within the jurisdiction of Clifton police station.
Shahzaib, 35, was driving when he collided with the footpath, resulting in a fatal head injury while his friend Muhammad Ilyas, 30, sustained injuries and was also taken to Jinnah Hospital.
Police reported that the accident was caused by over speeding. Shahzaib was the youngest son of Raana Ansar and the late journalist Syed Ansar Ali Naqvi.
After legal procedures were completed, his body was returned to the family.
The family has announced that funeral prayers will be held today after the Isha prayers.
Condolences:
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed his deep grief over the death of a young son of Member of National Assembly (MNA) Raana Ansar in a road accident.
Condoling the sudden death of the parliamentarian’s son, the president prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep grief over the death of Raana Ansar's son in a traffic accident.
The prime minister conveyed his sympathies to the MQM-P lawmaker and her family in this hour of grief.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.
PM Shehbaz also prayed for the quick recovery of another youngster who sustained injuries in the accident.
Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed profound sorrow and regret following the tragic traffic accident that claimed the life of Syed Shah Zaib Naqvi, the young son of Begum Raana Ansar and the late senior journalist Ansar Naqvi.
In a heartfelt statement, the interior minister extended his condolences to MNA Rana Ansar and the grieving family, acknowledging the deep pain they are experiencing during this difficult time.
“The loss of a young son is a grief that cannot be put into words,” he remarked, emphasizing the immense sorrow felt by the family and their loved ones.
Naqvi prayed for patience and strength for the bereaved family, stating, “May Allah grant you the courage to bear this irreplaceable loss.”