KARACHI: Renowned female Pakistani actor Rubina Ashraf is in critical condition after she has tested positive for COVID-19 some four days back.
Details of the actress being critically ill and shifted to a hospital emerged after Pakistani actor Syed Sajid Hasan posted a message on microblogging site Twitter.
The message read: “Prayers for sister Rubina Ashraf who is in ICU due to covid .. may Allah have mercy on us and the world .. Ameen.”
Prayers for sister Rubina ashraf who is in ICU due to covid .. may Allah have mercy on us and the world .. Ameen
— Syed Sajid Hasan (@saiyidsajidshah) June 7, 2020
He, however, later responded to a tweet, saying that he has talked to Rubina Ashraf’s husband, who confirmed that that she is getting better.
She is getting better .. spoke to her hubby . Allah is most merciful https://t.co/j3T58HeG5J
— Syed Sajid Hasan (@saiyidsajidshah) June 7, 2020
It is pertinent to mention here that the reports of two Pakistani female actors contracting COVID-19 were circulating a few days back on social media with one of them, Sakina Samo, denying it and expressing anger over fake news.
However, Rubina Ashraf confirmed the reports and said that she was facing respiratory issues.
Please pray for Rubina Ashraf. May Allah grant her good health and quick recovery pic.twitter.com/CK5jdkSvze
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) June 7, 2020
Other members of the Pakistani drama industry also prayed for her speedy recovery from COVID-19 after Syed Sajid Hasan’s tweet.
Meray Pass Tum Ho actor Humayun Saeed also prayed for her quick recovery.
InshAllah. https://t.co/HiTG7C8PAQ
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) June 7, 2020
His tweet was also responded by another celebrity and female actor Mahira Khan, who commented ‘InshAllah’ on his post.
Mansha Pasha, Sana Javed and other celebrities too sent love and prayers to the veteran actress.
Sending a prayer to Rubina Ashraf jee! Hoping and praying she gets well soon! 🙏♥️
— manshapasha (@manshapasha) June 7, 2020