Renowned chef and media personality Zubaida Tariq passed away in Karachi late on Thursday after a brief illness. The news of her death left the nation grief-stricken, as celebrities, politicians and fans alike mourned the loss of the renowned chef.
According to Zubaida Apa's family, her funeral prayers and burial will take place after the afternoon prayer on Friday at Sultan Masjid in Defence Housing Authority. She was survived by a son and a daughter. She passed away at the age of 72 due to a heart failure.
Zubaida Apa was known for her culinary skills and housekeeping advices, she was among the first few chefs of Pakistan.
RIP #ZubaidaApa and thank you for everything Allah pak inhe janat ul firdous main jaga dain .Ameen pic.twitter.com/pocLdl3iWF
— Dino Ali (@iDinoAli) January 4, 2018
Known her since I was a little girl.. she was all heart, always. Rest In Peace Zubaida Khala.
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) January 4, 2018
Log chaley jaatey hain bass yaadein reh jaati hain... May ALLAH give her the highest rank in Jannah Ameen... #zubaidaapa #RestInPeace
— Maya Ali (@mayaali07) January 4, 2018
Deeply grieved to hear the sad demise of #ZubaidaApa.
Offer my condolence to the bereaved family.
May her soul rest in peace.
It's a big loss.— Dr Farooq Sattar (@DFSMQM) January 4, 2018