Senior entertainment journalist Nadia Faisal passes away

Nadia Faisal left this world at the age of just 46.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Senior entertainment journalist and first video jockey (VJ) of Pakistan lost a long battle against cancer and passed away after being in the media industry for 20 years.

Nadia Faisal, also known as Nieni, departed this world on August 27 in a private hospital in Karachi. She was laid to rest on Wednesday at the Mubarak Masjid near Seaview at Zuhr prayers. Her Soyem will be held between Asr and Maghrib on Thursday at House 1E, 7th East Street, Phase 1, D.H.A. Karachi.

Her husband, Faisal Rafi, broke the news on Twitter breaking many hearts, “Dear friends and colleagues, my wife who most of you knew as Nieni passed away today after a long struggle with cancer, will share funeral details soon, please remember her in your thoughts and prayers.”

dear friends and colleagues, my wife Nadia Faisal who most of you knew as Nieni passed away today after a long struggle with cancer, will share funeral details soon, please remember her in your thoughts and prayers

— Faisal Rafi (@faisalrafi) August 27, 2019

Nieni 15th December 1972-27th August 2019 pic.twitter.com/S72e4kxcLm

— Faisal Rafi (@faisalrafi) August 27, 2019

Soon after the news of her death, many condolence messages started pouring in. 

Beautiful Neini gone too soon. RIP Prayers for the departed soul and strength to @faisalrafi and family I am so so sorry for this loss. She was a warrior. https://t.co/B9dbBwbWKE

— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) August 27, 2019

Journalist Owais Tohid also expressed condolences on her death.

Saddened to hear about the death of Nadia Faisal ( Neini), Geo’s entertainment desk editor. I remember when she joined GE team 12 years ago, I remember her innocent smile... She will be remembered and she will be missed by friends... RIP

— Owais Tohid (@OwaisTohid) August 27, 2019

Many grieved the death of the entertainment industry‘s most respected journalist and editor.

Saddened to hear about passing away of Nadia Faisal (Neini) who was a prominent TV Host at Indus and GEO TV. I found her to be extremely professional and dedicated to her job. She dreamt of uplifting Entertainment industry. RIP #NadiaFaisal Please accept my condolence @faisalrafi pic.twitter.com/3JGqZyRiS9

— Amaan Tareen (@AmaanTareen) August 28, 2019

Nieni had been working in the media industry for two decades, out of which, 13 years were spent at Geo News. She was the head of the channel s entertainment desk.