ISLAMABAD – As the mystery over the killing of defiant Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif remained under wraps, fans and family members of the late TV host paid tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
The tragic demise of the notable televangelist sent shock waves across the nation and months after his killing, social media users took to the micro-blogging platforms to pay homage to the departed soul.
Sharif, a known critic of the country’s powerful quarter, may not be physically present with his fans on his special day however his legacy will always be alive. The former anchorperson earned a lease-free space in the hearts of millions of his fans.
Remembering her husband on his birthday, Arshad’s widow took to her Twitter handle where she shared a clip of his 49th birthday when he visited the family from Russia.
Happy Birthday, Arshad Sharif @arsched. I still remember u came from russia on 29 Feb 22, and we had small celebrations. I never knew at that time it was ur last birthday. May ur killers rott in hell. https://t.co/95DaEYuXIn#JusticeForArshadSharif pic.twitter.com/Jg0Pzlsk1b
— Javeria Siddique (@javerias) February 21, 2023
Meanwhile, fans flooded social platforms with heartwarming messages for investigative journalist. Fans mourned his demise by stating ‘legends never die’, while other prayed for his soul.
Here’s how people reacted:
On 22nd Feb 2022, Arshad Sharif celebrated his 49th Birthday in Moscow while traveling along with PM Imran Khan; today he would have turned 50 – Will Killers of Arshad Sharif never meet Justice? Can Pakistan move beyond this difficult point without exposing these killers? https://t.co/mSrKHtoVyA
— Moeed Pirzada (@MoeedNj) February 22, 2023
آج شہید ارشد شریف بھائی کا 50 واں یومِ پیدائش ہے ، وہ شیر کی زندگی جی کے گیدڑوں کے غول کو سکھا گیا کہ غیرت کس بَلا کا نام ہے ، وہ بتا گیا کہ شیر تاقیامت شیر کہلائے گا اور ہمیشہ زندہ و جاوید رہے گا – ایصالِ ثواب کی درخواست 🤲🤲🤲 pic.twitter.com/OyGBTJUfbf
— Jameel Farooqui (@FarooquiJameel) February 22, 2023
Happy 50th abba ✨
I miss you more than words can say, I love you more than you will ever know. Counting the days till we meet again. Will hold a place for you in my heart until then ♥️ @arsched #HappyBirthdayArshadSharif #ArshadSharif #ArshadSharifShaheed pic.twitter.com/v02Zj93yDI— Aleeza Arshad (@aleezasherryy) February 21, 2023
Happy 50th birthday in heaven @arsched 😭🤲🏻
May ALLAH pak keep your grave a peaceful place and May He keep your soul happiest in jannah ameen 🤲🏻❤️@arsched@javerias #HBDArshadSharif pic.twitter.com/Hj62MhnMNx— ثانیہ خان🇵🇰🌸 (@Saniyaa_Says) February 22, 2023
@naeemzarrar
رونا نہیں تھا مجھے دعا لکھنی تھی
درد مشترک نے رولایا بوہت مگر pic.twitter.com/1wk4SMAFBN— riffat haq (@riffathaq) February 22, 2023
ارشد شریف کی سالگرہ پر ۔۔
یہی تو دکھ ہے
کہ خواب سارے وہ اپنی آنکھوں میں لے گیا ہے
ہی تو غم ہے
عذاب سارے وہ اپنے اوپر ہی سہہ گیا ہے
یہی الم ہے
کہ وار سارے وہ اپنے سینے پہ سہہ گیا ہے
عجیب دکھ ہے
یا بے بسی ہے
سوال سارے
جو چارہ گر سے کیے تھے اس نے
صبا زاہد
1/2 pic.twitter.com/2qZm1M71k8— Mrs Saba Zahid (@SabaZMOfficial) February 22, 2023
یقین نہیں آتا ارشد سر نہیں ہیں 😔#HBDArshadSharifShaheed #50years pic.twitter.com/JamowFoMpg
— saima rahman (@saimarahman6) February 21, 2023
