Veteran comedian Umer Sharif has been issued US visa

PPP leader Murtaza Wahab announced on Thursday that the veteran artist will be flown for treatment soon

September 16, 2021

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Veteran comedian Umer Sharif has been issued a US visa on Thursday, PPP leader Murtaza Wahab announced. The renowned artist will be flown to the States for treatment soon.

Taking to Twitter, Wahab had earlier shared, "Happy to inform you that visa interviews of Omer Sharif Sahab's family have taken place today [Thursday]. Very grateful to the US consulate for exempting the presence of Omer Bhai for issuance of visa. Let us all continue to pray for the good health of one of the greatest comedians of the subcontinent."

Happy to inform that visa interviews of Omer Sharif sahab’s family have taken place today. Very grateful to US consulate for exempting the presence of Omer bhai for issuance of visa. Let us all continue to pray for good health of one of the grestest comedians of sub continent
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) September 16, 2021

An hour later, he shared that the visa has been issued. "Even happier to inform you that the visa has been issued just now. Thank you to the team at US Consulate for the support extended."

Even happier to inform that visa has been issued just now. Thank u to the team at US Consulate for the support extended https://t.co/nC8RnCSSZa
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) September 16, 2021

Sharif, who has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the metropolis, was deemed fit to fly abroad for further treatment on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Sindh government approved the release of Rs40 million for Sharif's treatment. The funds are to be used to cover the expense of an air ambulance and other related costs for Sharif's treatment abroad, stated the order issued by the provincial finance department, a copy of which is available with The Express Tribune.

"We are committed to bearing the expenses of Umer Sharif Sahib's treatment expenditures," said Sindh government spokesperson, Wahab, speaking to the publication. He confirmed that the funds have been released and transferred to the family.

COMMENTS (3)

Nadeem | 3 years ago | Reply We all sincerely pray for Mr. Sharif faster recovery and great health. Aameen

M. Nadeem | 3 years ago | Reply It is indeed the right time to help Mr. Umar Sharif to regain his healthy life since he had been giving smile to grieved and sad people to vitalise their energy by doing all this for whole of his life in the end he got depleted himself. I am very much certain as non of us ever thought to help him have simple on his face by sending him grat

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