End of an era: Nation mourns Zubaida Apa's demise

Beloved TV personality Zubaida Apa breathed her last on Thursday in Karachi.

The news of her demise broke late last night and many are still having a hard time digesting the pensive news. Zubaida Tariq came to prominence in the late 90s due to her recipes and home remedies or totkas. She was regarded as a cooking mentor and thousands of people learned cooking by watching her shows.

Her brother and famed writer, Anwar Maqsood confirmed the heartbreaking news, as he told the media,  “Zubaida Apa passed away after brief illness. Her funeral will be held at Sultan Masjid [in DHA area of Karachi] after Friday prayers."

A string of celebs and noted personalities expressed their condolences on Twitter.

Mahira Khan:

Mawra Hocane:

Fakhr-e-Alam:

Shaista Lodhi:

Dino Ali:

Model Rabia Butt:

Maya Ali:

Mishi Khan:

Umer Sharif:

Author Saba Imtiaz:

Many politicians and activists including Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif also took to social media to mourn the national icon

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb also expressed deep condolences on the death of Zubaida Apa.

"Zubaida Apa was known for her unique cooking show. She will be remembered for her discipline and talent as a chef. She also inculcated positive attitudes in the youth of the country," said Aurangzeb in a statement on Friday.

Dr Yasmin Rashid from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called her a "treasure trove of household tips and cooking"

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