PPP leader Kaira's son dies in road accident

Usama Qamar's vehicle was moving at high speed when it rammed into a tree, sources say

A teenage son of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira died in a road accident in his hometown Lalamusa, Punjab on Friday.

Rescue sources said Usama Qamar's vehicle was moving at a high speed when it rammed into a tree, resulting in fatal injuries.



Kaira was informed of the accident during a press conference.

Media tells Qamar Zaman Kahira son's road accident - Qamar zaman kahira son's passed away#PPP #Qamarzamankaira #Usamaqamar #Usamaqamarpassaway #Lalamosa pic.twitter.com/Fkhyn6d4oS

— HeadlineNews (@Headlin41261877) May 17, 2019

The deceased was a student at the Government College Lahore.

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Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic death.

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Osama Qamar Kairahttps://t.co/tiLwwCEdYJ

— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) May 17, 2019

“Army chief General Qamar Bajwa also expressed “heartfelt grief” over the sad demise.

“May Allah give strength to bereaved parents and family to bear this irreparable loss” he was quoted as saying by the ISPR.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also expressed heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved parents, and prayed for fortitude to the family to bear the loss.

Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also expressed deep sympathy with the family.

What a terrible tragedy for any parent to bear. May Allah give Kaira and his family the strength to bear this massive loss. https://t.co/76euc5J5Tq

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) May 17, 2019

جوان بیٹے كی یوں اچانك همیشه كی جدائی بهت بڑا غم هے۔ الله تعلی قمر زمان كایره صاحب كو صبر دیں۔ امین https://t.co/RUh5Gh9KPf

— Ziauddin Yousafzai (@ZiauddinY) May 17, 2019

Sherry Rehman termed the tragedy a "terrible loss for any parent and family".

We are all devastated by this news. He was in the middle of a press con when he heard! It’s a terrible loss for any parent and family. May God give @QamarZamanPPP the strength and fortitude to bear this tragedy. 🙏 https://t.co/7EISR3UDVN

— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) May 17, 2019

“Extremely saddened to hear the tragic news of death of Kaira sb’s son,” tweeted Maryam Nawaz.

Extremely saddened to hear the tragic news of death of Kaira sb’s son. This is how unpredictable life is. My heart goes out to the family. May Allah SWT bless Usama with the highest abode in Jannah & May HE grant sabar to the family to bear the irreplaceable loss. Ameen 🤲🏼

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 17, 2019