Waseem Badami and Iqrar-ul-Hassan Overcome with Grief at Funeral of Close Friend Raja Matloob Tahir

Lahore: Renowned Pakistani television anchors Waseem Badami and Iqrar-ul-Hassan were seen deeply emotional and grief-stricken at the funeral prayers of their close friend and fellow journalist, Raja Matloob Tahir, who tragically lost his life in a recent accident in Islamabad.

Heart-rending scenes were witnessed during the funeral as both anchors struggled to control their emotions. Iqrar-ul-Hassan was seen breaking down in tears, while Waseem Badami appeared visibly moved as he bid a final farewell to his longtime colleague and friend.

Waseem Badami and Iqrar-ul-Hassan shared a strong professional as well as personal bond with Raja Matloob Tahir. The three were often regarded as members of one family within the journalistic community, making the loss particularly painful for their colleagues and friends.

Videos and photographs from Raja Matloob Tahir’s funeral prayers have also been circulating on social media, prompting an outpouring of condolences and prayers from users. Many expressed deep sorrow over his passing and extended sympathies to his family and close friends.

One social media user wrote, “May Allah grant the departed a high place in Jannat-ul-Firdous,” while another commented, “Losing a close friend is an indescribable pain.”