Junaid Jamshed, wife killed in PIA plane crash

ISLAMABAD: Famous singer-turned-preacher Junaid Jamshed along with his wife was killed in the Islamabad-bound PIA PK-661 flight that crashed near Havelian on Wednesday.

The renowned singer's brother confirmed that he was on board the flight, along with his wife.

Mohammad Ayub, a friend of Jamshed, said that he dropped off the singer at the Chitral airport at 3 PM. 

Jamshed’s wife was also with him, said Ayub, adding that Jamshed was staying at a local mosque in Chitral.

Junaid Jamshed, a famous preacher, travelled extensively to spread Islamic teachings. He was in Chitral for preaching-related work. He had tweeted only a few days ago from Chitral:

Heaven on Earth Chitral.
With my friends in the Path of Allah . Snowpacked Tirchmir right behind us pic.twitter.com/ZajcWEKlrG

— Junaid Jamshed (@JunaidJamshedPK) December 4, 2016

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Following the tragic news of the crash, there was an outpour of grief from people of all walks of life as they mourned the demise of the popular singer-turned-preacher. From cricketers to journalists and TV stars - everyone was left saddened by the plane crash tragedy and the death of the 'Dil Dil Pakistan' icon Junaid Jamshed.

Shocked & saddened by the tragic PIA plane crash near HavelIan. May Allah give the families of the deceased courage to bear their loss.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 7, 2016

why did you leave me without saying goodbye @JunaidJamshedPK To God we belong & to Him shall we return...#JaanJaanPakistan

— salman ahmad (@sufisal) December 7, 2016

Heart is bleeding for the lives lost, condolences to the family. We lose another icon.. this is just so so sad. #PK661 #JunaidJamshed

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) December 7, 2016

My Heart is full of Sadness,I lost a very dear Friend #JunaidJamshed today.We lost Great Human Being, True Ambassador of Islam #RIP Brother.

— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) December 7, 2016

Travel well my https://t.co/qhI6jUHrZQ in a better world now didn't know I was meeting you for da last time 2 weeks ago... pic.twitter.com/2i91eIQcys

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 7, 2016

Following the news of the tragic plane crash and his demise, grieving relatives and fans gathered outside Junaid Jamshed's residence in Karachi.

On Wednesday PIA plane PK-661 crashed on the way from Chitral to Islamabad near Abbottabad, with all 47 passengers onboard killed.