Overview
- Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar confirmed the death of his elder brother Shahid Akhtar in a post on his social media account.
- Family and multiple Pakistani news outlets reported that Shahid’s funeral prayers were to be held after Asr in Islamabad’s H-8 sector with relatives and members of the public expected to attend.
- Reports from family sources say Shahid also worked as Shoaib Akhtar’s public relations manager and assisted him with professional and public matters, a detail that has limited independent corroboration.
- Messages of condolence poured in from fans, fellow cricketers and social media users following the announcement, reflecting Shoaib’s high public profile.
- Islamic custom schedules funeral prayers soon after death and the H-8 location refers to a sector in Islamabad where the service was set to take place, which helps explain the rapid timing of the ceremony and expected attendance.