Renowned Chef Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 58 on Monday night after battling a kidney ailment and undergoing dialysis, according to his nephew, Shayan Qureshi.
Shayan stated that Chef Zakir had been receiving medical treatment in the United States. However, doctors had indicated that further medical intervention was unlikely to be effective, leading the celebrated chef to return to Karachi a month ago.
The funeral prayer for the beloved chef will be held today, following the Asr prayer, at Jamia Rashidiya, located in Malir, Saudabad.
Born on February 16, 1967, in Karachi, Zakir distinguished himself in the culinary world, drawing influence from his family’s rich cooking heritage.
His father, Abdul Aziz Qureshi, was a respected chef with a national airline, inspiring many relatives to pursue similar careers.
Zakir received his early education at Kulsoom Bai Valika school and later attended Allama Iqbal College before embarking on his professional journey in 1980 at the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi.
Zakir broadened his culinary expertise internationally, gaining experience in Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, and Botswana. Prior to this, he spent a decade in the United Kingdom, honing his skills alongside top chefs.
Upon his return to Pakistan in the early 1990s, Zakir became a prominent figure on television, hosting numerous cooking shows on various channels and sharing his extensive knowledge of Pakistani, Asian, and international cuisines.
