Pakistani actress Meera’s younger sister, Shaista Abbas, has died in a London hospital after battling cancer for several years, the actress has confirmed.
Speaking to Geo News in New York, Meera expressed grief over her sister’s death and said Shaista had been receiving treatment at a hospital in London.
Meera also revealed that despite making repeated appeals, including requests on humanitarian grounds due to her sister’s deteriorating health, the British High Commission did not issue her a visa to travel to London.
Meera and Shaista’s other sister, Aqsa Abbas, who lives in Europe, also confirmed the news to Geo News. She said Shaista had been hospitalised for the past two months.
According to Aqsa, Shaista’s health had also deteriorated repeatedly over the previous year, requiring several hospital admissions. She was discharged whenever her condition showed improvement.
Shaista Abbas was the mother of a young daughter. Following her sister’s death, Meera has decided to adopt her niece.
Shaista’s funeral will be held in London.