Junaid Jamshed Died on 7 Dec 2016 in Plane Crash may Allah rest him in a peace. Junaid Jamshed and his wife Nayha Jamshed were on board Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-661, which crashed on the way to Islamabad from Chitral today. He and Nayha are confirmed dead.
Junaid Jamshed, pop star-turn Islamic preacher, and his wife died on Wednesday in a plane crash near Abbottabad in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed all 47 people on board.
Jamshed was travelling to Islamabad on the ill-fated PIA plane from Chitral where he had gone on a preaching tour.
The 52 year old famous preacher had Tweeted from the scenic valley of Chitral on December 4, praising the natural beauty of the area. thenews.com.pk
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Brother of Junaid Jamshed has confirmed the reports of Junaid traveling in the ill-fated plane.
At least 47 passengers have been feared dead as a Pakistan International Airlines plane flying from Chitral has reportedly crashed on its flight to Islamabad.
Flight PK-661 with 47 passengers went missing near Abbottabad while it was on its way to Islamabad.
The flight departed from Chitral around 3:30pm and was expected to land at Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport at around 4:40pm.
A PIA spokesperson told media that flight PK-661 had disappeared from the air control radar.
According to military’s media wing ISPR, army troops and helicopters have been dispatched to the crash site for rescue efforts.
“We regret to inform that PIA’s ATR-42 aircraft operating as PK-661, carrying around 40 persons lost its contact with control tower on its way from Chitral to Islamabad a short while ago. All resources are being mobilised to locate the aircraft. Media will be kept informed as situation develops,” PIA spokesperson Danial Gilani said in a statement.
“PIA’s emergency response center has been activated and can be accessed at following phone numbers for updates: 0092-21-99044890, 0092-21-99044376 and 0092-21-99044394,” he added. pakistantoday.com.pk
Some Tweets
My Heart is full of Sadness,I lost a very dear Friend #JunaidJamshed today.We lost Great Human Being, True Ambassador of Islam #RIP Brother.
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) December 7, 2016
I am saddened by news of the death of #JunaidJamshed and his wife in a #PIA plane crash. May the Almigjty grant ease to all in the tragedy.
— Mufti Ismail Menk (@muftimenk) December 7, 2016
My heart goes out to the families whose loved ones were lost. May Allah make it easy. Let's say Fatiha for all & sp Junaid Jamshed bhai RIP
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) December 7, 2016
Thoughts & prayers go out for Junaid Jamshed's family & loved ones. His voice and good deeds will resonate with us for ever! RIP my friend.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 7, 2016