Saba Qamar, Mawra Hocane, others mourn the loss of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood

Celebrities shared condolences on social media

In a devastating turn of events, the world mourns the loss of two members of the Dawood family, who embarked on an ill-fated journey aboard the now-infamous Titan submersible. Shahzada Dawood, a British businessman hailing from one of Pakistan's wealthiest families, and his beloved son, Suleman, were among the five passengers confirmed dead by the US Coast Guard. 

This tragedy has sent shockwaves through global communities, leaving behind a void that is impossible to fill. Pakistani celebrities have also begun reacting to the news. Among those who spoke up about the tragedy were Saba Qamar, Mawra Hocane, Ahmed Ali Butt, and PR maven Frieha Altaf. Yasir Hussain also shared his two cents on the matter. 

Saba took to her Instagram Stories to state, "My thoughts and prayers are with the Dawood family at this tragic time."

Mawra utilised Twitter to express her grief. "When did humans get so insensitive?" she questioned. "What I am seeing online breaks my heart. Dear God, have mercy. Humans are not showing mercy towards each other. My deepest condolences to everyone associated with both catastrophic incidents. And my love to anyone who needs it a little more today." 

When did humans get so insensitive.. what I am seeing online breaks my heart.. ya Allah rehem ker.. insan to insan pe rehem nahi ker raha…

My deepest condolences to everyone associated to both the catastrophic incidents.. and my love to anyone… who needs it a little more…

— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) June 22, 2023

Mawra was also referring to another tragedy in which at least 209 Pakistanis were among the victims of a boat wreck off the coast of Greece, according to data provided by families to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Al Jazeera reports that the official death toll reported by Greek authorities stands at 82, with 104 survivors, including 12 Pakistanis. 

Frieha took to the microblogging site to pen, "The Dawood family is one of the best families in Pakistan! Their contribution to education, and entrepreneurship is outstanding. Just go visit the science museum in Karachi which they set up! Sending them love and prayers in the time of this tragic loss." Ahmed also shared an Instagram Story which contained an excerpt of the news. "May God bless the departed. Sad news," he penned alongside. 

The Dawood Family is one of the best families in Pakistan! Their contribution to education, entrepreneurship is outstanding. Just go visit the Science Museum in Karachi which they set up! Sending them love ❤️ & prayers in the times of this tragic loss. #Titan #submarino https://t.co/UMELfTKbpx

— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) June 23, 2023

Yasir, on the other hand, did have something to say about the tragedy. However, he seemed to consider the incident as a cautionary tale to use and warn his wife, Iqra Aziz. Tagging her in his Instagram Story, he wrote, "Please stop pushing me for adventures like skydiving and bungee jumping." 

The impact of the events surrounding the Titan submersible tragedy has been shocking. As the world reels from the immense loss caused by unfortunate decisions that led to a horrifying fate, let us all remember the departed and pray for their souls. Shahzada was not merely a successful entrepreneur but also a man driven by curiosity and a deep passion for exploring the wonders of the natural world, reports BBC. 

His unwavering commitment to scientific inquiry led him to collaborate with the SETI Institute in their quest to unravel the mysteries of extraterrestrial life. Shahzada's philanthropic endeavours with the Dawood Foundation and his involvement with charities founded by King Charles III underscored his dedication to creating positive change in the world.

A resident of Surbiton, southwest London, Shahzada was a devoted husband to Christine and a loving father to Alina, his surviving child. Together, they embarked on a family trip to Canada before Shahzada and Suleman set out on their dive with the Titan submersible. The news of their untimely demise has left their loved ones and communities shattered, grappling with profound grief and loss.

Suleman, an aspiring student at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, displayed immense potential and a thirst for knowledge. With a deep love for science fiction literature and an insatiable curiosity, Suleman endeavoured to broaden his horizons and make his mark on the world. Despite harbouring trepidation about the trip, his desire to please his father overcame his fears, revealing the unbreakable bond between father and son.

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