Karachi: Renowned Pakistani Chef Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 58 due to the kidney disease.
According to his nephew Shayan Qureshi, Chef Zakir was suffering from kidney disease and was undergoing dialysis.
The nephew said that Chef Zakir was receiving treatment in the United States but doctors had indicated that further medical intervention was unlikely to be effective and the celebrated chef returned to Karachi a month ago.
The funeral prayer for the beloved chef will be held today after the Asr prayer at Jamia Rashidiya, located in Malir, Saudabad.
Chef Zakir became a prominent television figure, hosting several cooking shows on various channels, while sharing his vast knowledge of Pakistani, Asian, and international cuisines.
