Meera Thanks Maryam Nawaz for Support Following Sister Shaista Abbas’s Death
Pakistani actress Meera has expressed gratitude to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Provincial Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb for supporting her family following the death of her sister, Shaista Abbas, and helping arrange her funeral in England.
In a message shared on social media, the actress acknowledged the assistance extended by both provincial government officials during her sister’s illness and the difficult days following her death.
Meera particularly thanked Maryam Nawaz for standing by her family during the challenging period and helping facilitate arrangements for her sister’s burial in the United Kingdom.
“My sister is no longer in this world, but the way Maryam Nawaz Sharif stood by me during this most difficult time will always be remembered by me and my family,” the actress said.
Maryam Nawaz Helps Arrange Funeral in England
Meera revealed that the Punjab chief minister also contacted the British High Commissioner to Pakistan regarding her sister’s burial arrangements in England.
She appreciated Maryam Nawaz’s efforts in helping the family complete the necessary arrangements and funeral rites.
The actress said her sister’s funeral arrangements had been completed with the support of the chief minister and by the grace of Allah.
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“May God continue to give you the strength to serve humanity and reward you for your good deeds,” Meera added.
The actress also separately acknowledged Marriyum Aurangzeb’s assistance and expressed heartfelt appreciation for the provincial information minister’s support during the family’s difficult time.
Who Was Shaista Abbas?
News of Shaista Abbas’s death emerged a day before Meera shared her message of gratitude.
According to reports, Shaista had been battling cancer for several years and was living in London, where she was receiving medical treatment.
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She was reportedly admitted to a hospital around two months before her death.
A lawyer by profession, Shaista Abbas is survived by a daughter.
Her death has left the family grieving, while Meera’s public message highlighted the support she received from Punjab’s political leadership during her sister’s illness and funeral arrangements.
