Zara Abid, a Pakistani model, was aboard the PIA plane that crashed on its journey from Lahore to Karachi.
About the time when we were observing the last Friday of Ramazan and prepping up for Eid ul Fitr, something absolutely devastating occurred. A PIA aircraft from Lahore to Karachi crashed minutes before its landing time.
Flight PK-8303 lost its communication suddenly and crashed right into a residential area of Karachi.
BREAKING NEWS:
PIA Airbus 320 travelling from Lahore to #Karachi crashed near Malir Cantt [Model colony]
Ya Allah Reham#planecrash #PK8303pic.twitter.com/vSoz3W86F1
— Inside Story (@Fuckocity) May 22, 2020
A list of passengers boarded on the flight began circulating.
The flight PK-8303 carried more than 100 passengers, including 8 members of the flight crew.
Pakistani model Zara Abid ‘s name is also on the passenger list
Fashion Model #ZaraAbid was also traveling from Lahore to Karachi in the unfortunate plane PIA flight 8303 which crashed near Airport before landing.
Her brother reached at the spot of incident but couldnt find her and he is looking for her in the hospital. pic.twitter.com/Orh0Oza0kf— صدیقی صاحب🔥 (@Ayyaansiddiqui1) May 22, 2020
However, reports of what has actually happened are all over the place.
It has been confirmed that the Model & Actress Zara Abid hasn't survived the #PK8303 #PIA Plane Crash. Such tragic news! Heartfelt Condolences to her family and friends.#PIACrash #ZaraAbid #planecrash pic.twitter.com/cj2In4gccq
— Zain Khan (@ZKhanOfficial) May 22, 2020
Shamoon Abbasi shared that the family confirmed the news of her demise
While Mehwish Hayat stepped in to say she’s okay.
Just spoke to a friend . She’s Ok . She has survived Alhamdulillah .
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) May 22, 2020
Zara Abid ‘s last Instagram post featured her sitting in a small helicopter with the caption ‘Fly high, it’s good’.
Khadijah Shah of Elan remembered Zara in the kindest words
The fashion Industry lost Zara Abid in the plane crash today. She was a wonderful girl, hardworking and professional. I was in awe of the energy and the dynamism in her photographs- May her soul RIP – so many ppl lost their loved ones today, may Allah have mercy on us all. pic.twitter.com/NL1DLzYHtA
— khadijah shah (@khadijah_shah) May 22, 2020
PR maven Frieha Altaf has also tweeted about the same
Pia plane crash. Our fashion model Zara Abid on list of passengers. Im devastated. #allahkhair #piaplanecrash
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) May 22, 2020
Heart broken about Zara Abid. Just cancelled a shoot for Nomi Ansari for @catwalk_cares show. Everyone in tears. Prayers for survivors & deceased and waiting for news. #PIA_Plane_Crashed #zaraabid @NOMIANSARI pic.twitter.com/7aimpB5Qxi
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) May 22, 2020
Zara Abid was doing the show for @SanaSafinaz and @catwalk_cares. Her uncle passed away & she left for Lahore. Im just sick to my stomach. This is so close to home. Huge tragedy for the Fashion industry. So many lives lost! Prayers #zaraabid#PIA_Plane_Crashed pic.twitter.com/O2Zjr72WN5
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) May 22, 2020
People are asking others to wait for any sort of confirmation
Zara Abid's brother has shared that he is waiting for an update at the hospital where survivors are being brought. Lets not jump to conclusions please. https://t.co/LaZnrHfN8v
— Anum R. Chagani (@Anumero_1) May 22, 2020
In the face of such tragic news, all we can do is pray for the victims, their families, and the survivors.
Ayeza Khan Just Dismissed Rumors That She Was On The PIA Flight PK 8303
Cover image via @zaraabidoffical/Instagram