Reema’s husband to treat Umer Sharif in US
KARACHI: Reema Khan, former film actress and TV host, on Tuesday revealed that her husband Dr Syed Tariq Shahab has agreed to perform the high-risk procedure of celebrated comedian Umer Sharif in the US.
Reema shared a throwback photo with Umer Sharif on Instagram and disclosed that Dr Syed Tariq is helping the family in his transfer arrangements to America.
“Umer Sharif — one of the greatest comedians of the sub-continent and a real legend of all times. He always was working 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,” she wrote.
“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,” she said, adding that, “I have requested him to do all he can to help Umer Sharif Sahib recover from this illness.”
“Thank you Tariq. I pray to Allah PAK to give Shifa in your hand and to give Umer Sahib full and complete recovery. Aameen,” she added.
The ailing comedian is expected to travel to the US for his treatment this week, according to his wife Zareen Umer.
Recently, Umer Sharif sent a video message to Prime Minister Imran Khan via a TV talks show, requesting the assistance to receive urgent medical treatment.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill was called on to the show to respond to Sharif’s request. Gill expressed sorrow at the actor’s predicament and assured that the government would help him.
“I’ll personally relay Sharif’s message to the prime minister. We’ll get in touch with the three countries as well. I’ll make efforts to make arrangements for his treatment. We’ll get in touch with the Saudi and German embassies first,” Gill explained.
“Since these countries are nearer to Pakistan, that will be an advantage. We’ll also get in touch with the US. Whichever country agrees to facilitate us, we’ll involve it in Sharif’s case.”
Gill also assured that the government will do whatever it can for Sharif in regards to paying for his treatment as well.
“The doctor has told me that I need to go abroad to receive the best treatment,” Sharif said in his message.