Prominent journalist Arshad Sharif dies in accident in Kenya

Nairobi(a1tv news)Senior Journalist and anchorperson Arshad Sharif passed away in an accident in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi.

According to Geo News, family sources and colleagues have confirmed that Sharif died during an accident in Nairobi, though no further details are available about the incident yet.

Local police have initiated a probe and are investigating the matter, the sources said.

Sharif was previously associated with ARY News and had gone to Dubai after resigning from the channel. Before going to Kenya, he was spotted in London a few days back after arriving from Dubai.

Following the news of Sharif’s death, condolences started pouring in from across the country.

PML-N leader Hina Pervaiz Butt extended heartfelt condolences on the demise of the journalist, while PTI leader Ali Zaidi also expressed his grief on the death of Sharif.

Salman Iqbal, the owner of the ARY Group, also extended his condolences.