Three prominent religious performers died in a traffic accident near Sehwan Sharif on Friday, including rising social media sensation Khawaja Ali Kazim.
The incident occurred near Manjhand when the vehicle carrying Kazim, Syed Jan Ali Rizvi, and Zain Turabi met with a fatal collision while traveling to Karachi.
The three performers were returning from Anjuman Haideri Khairpur, where they had participated in the annual celebration of Imam e Zamana. Kazim, known for his devotional poetry, had recently gained widespread recognition on social media platforms for his spiritual compositions.
Local authorities confirmed the accident took place on the highway near Sehwan Sharif, though specific details about the collision remain under investigation.
Kazim had emerged as a notable voice in religious poetry circles, with his performances garnering significant attention across social media networks. His fellow travelers, Syed Jan Ali Rizvi and Zain Turabi, were also known for their contributions to religious recitation.
The news has sparked an outpouring of condolences from followers and fellow artists across Pakistan's religious poetry community.