Former first lady and wife of former premier Nawaz Sharif, Kulsoom Nawaz passed away at the age of 68 at a hospital in London on Tuesday.
Here is a video of Kulsoom and her daughter Maryam Nawaz recorded at the hospital when Kulsoom was undergoing treatment.
Heart touching???????????
May Allah rest ger soul in peace #KalsoomNawaz#مادرِجمہوریت pic.twitter.com/mGmAqP7pP9— ŠÅÝŘÄ KHÄŃ ŠŽ? (@SairaShams) September 11, 2018
Political leaders and other important personalities also expressed their sadness at the passing of Kulsoom Nawaz.
“It is tragic that her husband and daughter were prevented from being with her when she needed them most,” said journalist Najam Sethi.
“Expressing my sadness over the passing of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. I extend my profound condolences to my brother Mian Nawaz Sharif Sahib and his family at this difficult hour. May Allah grant her jannat-ul-firdous,” said former Afghan president Hamid Karzai.
Expressing my sadness over the passing of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. I extend my profound condolences to my brother Mian Nawaz Sharif Sahib and his family at this difficult hour. May Allah grant her jannat-ul-firdous. @pmln_org @MaryamNSharif
— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) September 11, 2018
May Begum Kulsoom Nawaz rest in peace and may Allah give her family solace. She was a brave and dignified lady. It is tragic that her husband and daughter were prevented from being with her when she needed them most.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) September 11, 2018
“Begum Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif was unique among First Ladies of Pakistan: highly educated with a degree in Urdu literature, brave Democrat, elected member of Parliament, humble, she personified Hemingway’s definition of courage, ‘grace under pressure’, whether political or personal!” said Mushahid Hussain.
Begum Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif was unique among First Ladies of Pakistan: highly educated with a degree in Urdu literature, brave Democrat, elected member of Parliament, humble, she personified Hemingway’s definition of courage, ‘grace under pressure’, whether political or personal!
— Mushahid Hussain (@Mushahid) September 11, 2018
“My condolences to the family and prayers for the departed soul of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. Indeed, to Allah we belong, And to Him we shall return,” said Babar Awan.
My condolences to the family and prayers for the departed soul of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. Indeed, to Allah we belong, And to Him we shall return.
— Babar Awan (@BabarAwanPK) September 11, 2018
“Saddened to hear about begum kulsoom nawaz passing away. May Allah grant her a place in jannat and give the family the strength to bear the loss,” said Finance Minister Asad Umar.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) September 11, 2018
