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Omer Sharif ready to fly abroad for treatment, Reema Khan says husband agreed to perform his surgery

Omer Sharif ready to fly abroad for treatment, Reema Khan says husband agreed to perform his surgery

Sharif's wife Zareen and actor Reema posted on social media to announce the veteran comedian's treatment plan.
Updated 15 Sep, 2021

Veteran actor and comedian Omer Sharif is ready to travel abroad to receive medical treatment after requesting the prime minister's assistance to facilitate his journey via a video message. Actor Reema Khan and Sharif's wife Zareen recently posted details about the actor's treatment plan on social media.

Zareen posted a message on Facebook to 'share the good news'. "Our beloved Omer has been performing well as per doctors and he is fit to fly through air ambulance," she wrote.

"I, Zareen Omer would like to sincerely thank [the] federal government for doing the visa process as fast as possible and on the other hand would like to thank Sindh government Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Murtaza Wahab and Syed Murad Ali Shah for bearing the expense of [the] Air Ambulance and Waseem Badami for playing the important role in this process and also to all protocol officers from Prime Minister's Office. And also to all the people who sent their best wishes and prayers just because of your prayers Omer is showing improvement."

Earlier, Zareen had called for prayers for her husband whom she said was quite ill.

Lollywood actor Reema Khan also took to social media to announce that her husband, Dr Syed Tariq Shahab, has agreed to perform Sharif's surgery after he is flown to the United States.

"Umer Sharif [is] one of the greatest comedians of the sub-continent and a real legend of all times," Khan wrote. "He always worked hard to make other people laugh and smile. Today it disturbs me to know that he is in pain and distress because of his grave illness. I am proud of my husband — Dr Syed Tariq Shahab — who has agreed to perform the high risk procedure and is helping the family in his transfer arrangements to America. I have requested him to do all he can to help Umer Sharif sahib recover from this illness."

Sharif's message was broadcast on the ARY News talkshow 11th Hour hosted by Waseem Badami. Badami had urged the government to provide support in making urgent travel arrangements so that Sharif could fly out and gain treatment for his ailment, which is only available abroad.

Comments

Hans Sharma Sep 14, 2021 06:10pm
Wishing the best artist I know Umer , best of health and speedy recovery.
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Hans Sharma Sep 14, 2021 06:12pm
Wishing Umer Sharif, the best performer I know, best of health and speedy recovery.
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Javid Sep 14, 2021 07:24pm
That is so sweet of Reema to offer her husband to perform the surgery, he should do it Pakistan as he is always seen in Pakistan during Award function.
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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA Sep 14, 2021 08:05pm
Commendable job for all those who are involved in this purely humanitarian efforts to provide urgently needed medical aid to Mr. Sharif. It clearly shows that there is no dearth of those who believe and invest in philanthropic work provided they are approached with the right message.
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Zak Sep 14, 2021 08:31pm
Great compassion of PMIK and PTI government and Dr Shahab.
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Sal Sep 14, 2021 09:04pm
What exactly is he suffering with? Wishing him well.
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Taj Ahmad Sep 14, 2021 09:24pm
All the best health and quick recovery after surgery to Umer Sharif in USA. Long live Umer Sharif, see you soon back home.
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Anonymouseee Sep 14, 2021 09:41pm
The sunshine government is not paying for anything. It’s the taxpayers money. You’re welcome Mr Sharif.
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Captain Sep 14, 2021 10:43pm
A true legend for whom we all should take due care of.
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SYED HASAN Sep 14, 2021 11:45pm
Wishing Umer Sharif a successful treatment and speedy recovery. Reema Khan,Dr Tariq, Federal and Provincial Govts, ARY and Wasim Badami deserve all praise for their help.
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Ahsan Gul Sep 15, 2021 12:15am
Why Pakistani make each and everything is status symbol or a prestige matter? My husband will do surgery!!!
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Nasir S. Sep 15, 2021 12:39am
Nothing against him but if this is the state of someone who has been in showboz for over 40 years then what will happen to a common citizen.
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ambreen Sep 15, 2021 12:46am
Reema jee !!! Honey jesi meethi hope u mean what u say .
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A Sep 15, 2021 01:50am
Only because he’s a celebrity, then the government is so determined and interested to help him ..... why are the same sentiments offered for a normal Pakistani who is lost in a crowd of millions !!!
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Kamran Sep 15, 2021 04:35am
@Anonymouseee , it is going on a good cause ,to help fellow human being , all will be rewarded
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Ghulam masood Sep 15, 2021 04:53am
Best wishes for a quick recovery and safe and healthy return to Pakistan
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Ghulam masood Sep 15, 2021 04:56am
Best wishes for a quick recovery and safe return to Pakistan
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Shumail Quyyam Sep 15, 2021 05:19am
@Javid lag ta hey tum bhi award function may gaey they jab aqal bat rahi thee
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Akil Akhtar Sep 15, 2021 05:33am
Is this country a charity for the rich and famous people while the poor cant even get a few rupees medical treatment....
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 15, 2021 06:29am
Wishing him prompt recovery, successful surgery, better health, long life and good time in the days ahead.
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Jalal Sep 15, 2021 06:53am
@Zak what did they do ? Take a bow to PPP for doing what truly matters .
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Ravi Sep 15, 2021 07:01am
What is his ailments, no one mentioned that anywhere!!
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Abood Sep 15, 2021 07:25am
And in the mid of it govt will spend millions on him from tax payers money who the presenr govt doesnt care about at all.i feel today we are from the lesser class.
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aijaz gul Sep 15, 2021 08:37am
Prayers
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Mani Sep 15, 2021 09:06am
The govt should develop a systemic process for providing healthcare to artists so they don’t have to publicly plead for help.
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Adeel Sep 15, 2021 11:02am
@Javid Drs have to protect themselves as well. He will operate under the hospital’s liability.
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Qamar Ahmed Sep 15, 2021 11:23am
What is his contribution to the country except the cheap comedy.
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ahsan Sep 15, 2021 02:11pm
while wishing speedy recovery and good health to omar saharif i want to know: is this kind of facilities available as of right to every sick Pakistani commoner? and what is his illness?
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Moiz Mehmood Sep 15, 2021 02:12pm
He has had a long, successful and lucrative career in showbiz. I am sure he can afford his treatment. The taxpayers money should be spent on helping those who are lining up outside government hospitals in Pakistan.
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Sophie Sep 15, 2021 02:21pm
Is Reema’s husband going to perform the surgery on his own expense. Or will Reema’s husband be charging for the surgery which will be paid by Imran Khan’s government?
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FARIDA RAHMAN Sep 15, 2021 06:50pm
Why can't Dr Tariq be flown over here ?
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ahsan Sep 15, 2021 09:10pm
@Moiz Mehmood i totally agree with you . the wealthy get tax payers' money because they have friends in the right places and they are manipulative and can plead poverty.
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M. AZIZ ABBASI Sep 16, 2021 08:48am
We wish to sweet omer to recover soon INSHALLAH. And thank to prime Minister Imran khan take action to helpe sand him out side for good treatmant.
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Chrís Dăn Sep 16, 2021 11:45am
@Javid scientific equipment for such a serious operation is not available /rotten here and we can not compromise on quality when it comes to our Dear Artist,Umer Sharif.
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Chrís Dăn Sep 16, 2021 11:47am
@Qamar Ahmed oh no he is simply brilliant.
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Edgar Pace FSD, Pakistan Sep 16, 2021 10:24pm
Wish you speedy recovery & successful operation/treatment in USA. All our Prayers for you & team of doctors/medical staff as they treat you. Blessings.
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Gollum Sep 17, 2021 01:33pm
Wish him good health and safer journey
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Gollum Sep 17, 2021 02:15pm
@Ahsan Gul , He is not charging anything
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