Sindh govt fulfills Umer Sharif's desire to be buried at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard
Karachi: The Sindh government has allowed the family of legendary comedian Umer Sharif, who passed away at a German hospital today, to bury him at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard.


Arrangements in this regard have been initiated. Sharif wished to be buried in the same cemetary.
Eralier talking to reporters Umar Sharif's son confirmed his father's demise, who passed away earlier today in Germany at the age of 66.
The legendary actor was suffering from undisclosed heart disease and was en route to America for his treatment.
He urged the nation to pray for Sharif's forgiveness. He revealed his father's desire to be buried at Abdullah Shah Ghazi's shrine. Sharif's son requested the Sindh government to make arrangements in this regard.
مرحوم عمر شریف کی خواہش کے مطابق انکی تدفین حضرت عبداللہ شاہ غازی قبرستان میں کرنے کے انتظامات سندھ حکومت کررہی ہے۔
— Senator Saeed Ghani (@SaeedGhani1) October 2, 2021
Sindh Information Minister said in a tweet: "According to the wishes of late Umer Sharif, arrangements are being made by the Sindh government for his burial at the Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard."
The actor's body will return to Pakistan after the local government in Nuremberg issues the death certificate.

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