The Pakistani media industry is in a state of shock and grief after the news of the passing of Sumaiya Salman, the eldest daughter of Salman Iqbal, the President and CEO of ARY Digital Network. Sumaiya Salman died on May 5, 2023, in Dubai, where she lived with her mother, Sabeen Salman. She was a child with special needs and had a loving family that cared for her.
Salman Iqbal is one of the most influential and successful media personalities in Pakistan. He is the founder and owner of ARY Digital Network, which includes several popular channels such as ARY News, ARY Digital, ARY Zindagi, and ARY Musik. He is also the publisher of Newsweek Middle East and the owner of Karachi Kings, a cricket team that participates in the Pakistan Super League. He was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan, by President Arif Alvi in 2020 for his contributions to the media industry.
Sumaiya Salman was Salman Iqbal’s daughter from his first marriage with Sabeen Salman. The couple got married in 1999 but later separated. Salman Iqbal’s current wife is Sonya Khan, a film actress. Sumaiya had a sister named Cybil and five step-siblings. She was a beautiful and innocent soul who brought joy to her family and friends.
The news of Sumaiya Salman’s death was first announced by the official Facebook page of Karachi Kings, which expressed its condolences and requested prayers for her soul. The post read:
“President and CEO ARY Digital Network Mr. Salman Iqbal’s eldest daughter, Sumaiya Salman, has passed away.”
The post was followed by many comments from fans and followers who expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved family. Many celebrities and media personalities also took to social media to share their condolences and pay tribute to Sumaiya Salman. Some of them include Fahad Mustafa, Faysal Qureshi, Humayun Saeed, Nida Yasir, Waseem Badami, Fakhr-e-Alam, and Shaniera Akram.
The funeral prayers and burial of Sumaiya Salman took place in Dubai on May 6, 2023. The family and the network have not revealed the cause of her death to the public and have requested privacy and respect during this difficult time.
Sumaiya Salman’s death is a tragic loss for her family and the Pakistani media industry. She will be remembered as a sweet and loving daughter who touched many hearts with her smile. We pray for her soul to rest in peace and for her family to find strength and comfort in this time of grief.
Source:- Facty News
