Death is the most vital reality of life. Call it bitter or devastating, every mortal who came to this world has to return to her/his final abode. There is no exemption for anyone; be it rich or poor.
We fancy the lives of the rich and the powerful. When things are going right, it seems that any misery will never touch them. They will always stand high on a pedestal and enjoy the bounties and beauties of life. However, time is cruel. Change is its instinct. It can not help changing. Death comes and swallows every mortal.
For the wealthy and powerful, it is even worse. Power does not have a pleasant fate in our part of the world. In Pakistan, most of these people have either been assassinated or died in unfavorable circumstances. Human emotions run the same way among them too. Losing a loved one is terrible for anyone and everyone.
Here are some of the most haunting images from the death and funerals of some of the important personalities of Pakistan. Looking at these pictures, our heart breaks into a million pieces.
Deena Jinnah and Fatima Jinnah mourning the death of Quaid e Azam
Begum Nusrat Bhutto grieving over her husband Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death
Benazir Bhutto’s children and sister unable to control their emotions while praying around her grave
Civil Society lighting candles to mark the assassination of Salman Taseer
Asma Jehangir’s funeral breaking patriarchy
Daniyal Bilaur praying for his assassinated father Haroon Bilaur along with the party workers
Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz bidding farewell to ailing Begum Kulsoom Nawaz before flying to Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz on their way from jail to attend Begum Kulsoom Nawaz’ last rites
Who knew where life would take them a few years down the lane? May God rest their souls in an eternally peaceful abode and keep every living person safe and sound. Amen to that.