Actress Sana Khan dies in car crash, husband critically injured

E-Paper | May 01, 2026

HYDERABAD: An accident near Looni Kot on super highway some 30 kilometres off Hyderabad claimed the life of actress Sana Khan on Friday.

According to motorway police, Sana Khan along with her husband and actor Babar Khan were on their way from Karachi to Hyderabad in a car.

The car driven by Babar went out of control near Looni Kot and overturned as a result of which both Sana Khan and Babar Khan received serious injuries.

On receiving information, the motorway police along with ambulance reached on the spot and shifted them to Liaquat University Hospital Jamshoro where Sana Khan breathed her last before she could get any first aid.

Babar Khan was later shifted to Liaquat University Hospital City Branch.

News reports state that Babar has suffered serious injuries in the accident and is in critical condition.

Also read: Sana Khan: Saying goodbye to a rising star

Sana and Babar had tied the knot in December 2013 and had resumed shooting serials earlier this year.

Sana was known for her appearance in a serial ‘Parchaiyan’, where her strong performance earned her critical acclaim. Babar is best known for his role in drama serial Ek Tamana Lahasil Se.

The two had also expressed interest working together in more dramas.

A photograph of the car wreck goes viral on social media

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kamran

Mar 07, 2014 11:13pm

sad to write here when i was see her pic, may ALLAH take her soul take rest in peace...aamin!!!!

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Shah

Mar 07, 2014 11:24pm

REST IN PEACE SANA.

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Babar

Mar 07, 2014 11:56pm

SO SAD>>>>>LIFE IS JUST.....

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Ali Hassan Bhatti

Mar 08, 2014 12:22am

Rest in peace

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independentthinker

Mar 08, 2014 01:03am

Just another evidence - life is so fragile! Live every day like it was your last day. Leave your past behind, don't worry about the future, as it always takes care of itself. Live for today and be grateful for all you have. Today is all that matters! My sympathies to the families of Sana Khan - way too young to leave us! May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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Ayesha Khan

Mar 08, 2014 01:06am

No words can express the grief -- RIP

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G Sarwar abbasi

Mar 08, 2014 01:08am

** May Allah be pleased with her.** (***Death keeps no calander )*** The most dangerous accident which took place is indeed hurt breaking! I pray for Babar to recover very soon where he would be on rehab.the separation of wife, it really hurts, but It is very commonly said that nothing can move without the order of Allah

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sabina

Mar 08, 2014 01:33am

So shocked to hear this news.May her soul rest in piece.Ameen..she was so young.prayers for babar khan recovery.

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hasnain

Mar 08, 2014 01:41am

Rest in peace Sana :-(

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Farah Adnan

Mar 08, 2014 01:47am

inallilahe waina ilahe rajeehoon.Its really shocking news...that sana khan is more.May ALLAH take her soul rest in peace...ameen....we are pray for babars recovery...Allah will give him strength to bear this unforgettable loss.

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Mohammed

Mar 08, 2014 02:16am

Indeed a reminder for all. Death may come anytime. Take hold of you life and check your lifestyle, does it pleases Allah or displeases Him.

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D M Nooralli

Mar 08, 2014 02:41am

So very tragic,My heart goes out to the family in this very testing time.May Allah rest her soul in peace.

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fiza

Mar 08, 2014 03:21am

So sad........

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fiza

Mar 08, 2014 03:24am

Ye he life hiiii I am so sad

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Sami

Mar 08, 2014 03:30am

RIP Sana and I hope/ wish Babar will survive and recover as soon as possible. Although accidents are considered "normal" but we all should try to make Roads safer by abiding laws and asking others to do so.

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danial tariq

Mar 08, 2014 03:52am

bless her! rest in peace!

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Sumair

Mar 08, 2014 03:59am

May Allah swt her soul and give her place in Jannat ul ferdus Amin .

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ali

Mar 08, 2014 04:40am

may rest in peace

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Mar 08, 2014 05:12am

I am so sorry to hear that. My heart goes to the family.

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hifeling

Mar 08, 2014 05:21am

your country has beautiful people and beautiful landscape. take care of it.

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muhammad farooq

Mar 08, 2014 06:32am

Great tragedy. May Allah grant courage and fortitude to her family to bear this irreparable loss and rest her soul in peace.

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Shahzad Akhund

Mar 08, 2014 07:00am

Sad news. May Allah bless the departed soul with eternal peace, and her spouse, Babar, strength to recover from the injuries and sustain the loss of his soul mate.

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Gates

Mar 08, 2014 07:42am

Drunk driving cause tens of thousands of accidents every day across the world.

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Anees

Mar 08, 2014 08:56am

@Gates: Sir, do you know he was drunk while driving?

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Munir Shah

Mar 08, 2014 09:27am

SIMPLY TRAGIC - INNA LILLAHAHE WA INNA ILAIHE RAJEON. QURAN SAYS: WA MA HAYATUDD DUNYA ILLA MATA UL GHAROOR. (WHAT IS THE LIFE OF THIS WORLD EXCEPT DECEPTIVE CHATTELS)

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Shaikh Muhammed Ali

Mar 08, 2014 09:31am

@Gates: This may not be a case of drunk driving. As responsible citizens of the world, we should avoid making such passing statements. May god forgive her and her soul rest in peace in heaven, while may God help her husband recover from the serious injuries. Amen!

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Rafay

Mar 08, 2014 09:58am

@hifeling: Thank YoU!!

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Afnan

Mar 08, 2014 10:14am

This is a very sad news. She was one of my mom's favorite actors,may she rest in peace. :'(

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Afnan

Mar 08, 2014 10:16am

May she rest in peace. This is a very sad news.

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Afnan

Mar 08, 2014 10:17am

rest in peace.

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Afnan

Mar 08, 2014 10:17am

sucks!

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Aamir Mateen Khanzada

Mar 08, 2014 10:26am

I cant say nothing... but i can say thats a life... no any time confirm of death... May Allah swt her soul and give her place in Jannat ul ferdus Amin .

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Sulta

Mar 08, 2014 10:27am

Very sad and a lot of sympathies and prayers for the rest of soul. Hoping no conspiracy.

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Aamir Mateen Khanzada

Mar 08, 2014 10:42am

thats a life... May Allah swt her soul and give her place in Jannat ul firdous Ameen .

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Amir Humza

Mar 08, 2014 10:54am

buhat afsoos huwa.

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Shahid Hussain

Mar 08, 2014 11:03am

salam, itis very sad news for me . sana was a brillent actress as I know. She was doing her best time in pakistan T.V. MAY ALLAH BLESSED HER SOULE IN HEAVEN.AMEEN.

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asif suriya

Mar 08, 2014 11:41am

dear, muje bara afsos howa jab ye baat mere elam me aye k sana khan our un k husband ki death ho gaye allah pak un ko jant me jagah nasib kare our un k ghar walo ko sabar ata kare ameen

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umar

Mar 08, 2014 11:48am

i was last week watching DARAMA RUKHSAR . SHE SO BEUTIFUL . . I CAN'T BELIVE SANA KHAN DIED. ..

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pirzada khalique

Mar 08, 2014 12:06pm

inna lillah hi wa inna elihee rajiyoon.

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pirzada khalique

Mar 08, 2014 12:07pm

MAY ALLAH BLESSED HER SOULE IN HEAVEN.AMEEN.

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Parvez

Mar 08, 2014 12:08pm

Tragic........its high time our highway police took steps to safeguard against accidents on the road.

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summeyanaz

Mar 08, 2014 12:25pm

Allaha unko jana men jaga dy. Mujhy sana bohot pasand thi.

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Aqsa

Mar 08, 2014 01:05pm

Allah babar ko lambi umer de or sana khan ko janat men jaga dy ameen

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Aqsa

Mar 08, 2014 01:06pm

Allah sana khan ko janat naseeb kare

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firasat

Mar 08, 2014 01:27pm

Very Very Sad News: Allah tala Sana ki maghfarat kre or Babar ko sehat ata farmae ameen.

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ayesha

Mar 08, 2014 01:31pm

its a reflection of DIANA'S accident

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ayesha

Mar 08, 2014 01:32pm

its the reflection of DIANA'S accident. truely

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Aamir

Mar 08, 2014 01:33pm

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon! Hum sub ko ek na ek din apne rab k paas wapas jana hai. ALLAH Ms sana ka qusoor muaf karay aur unhain jannat may jaga ata farmaey. Aur in k husband ko jald se jald sehetyab kerday aameen

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Mar 08, 2014 01:33pm

May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdeous, Ameen.

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sohi

Mar 08, 2014 01:58pm

So sad news. Allah enki Maghfirat Farmaaye aur Baber ko Allah sehat dei.

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Muhammad Asad Manzoor

Mar 08, 2014 02:15pm

may she be in heaven inshallah

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haider

Mar 08, 2014 02:26pm

@ayesha: yess,,.., :'(

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Maryam

Mar 08, 2014 02:27pm

?????? ?????? ????????? ???????? ????????? ;'( MAY ALLAH FORGIVE YOU SANA, AAAMEEN

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zainab

Mar 08, 2014 02:46pm

i am very sad mujy sana ky liya bht dhuk ho ra ha wo mujy bht pasand te ma un ki bht bhari fan te aur hamsha ru ge allah tallah un ko janat ma jaga dy ameen ...... feeling so sad... aur un ky hsbnd ko allah jald sht dy ameen....

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zainab

Mar 08, 2014 02:51pm

sana i miss u u are my favourite allah ap ko janat my jaga dy ameen ... feeling so sad

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Khan

Mar 08, 2014 03:12pm

This is terrible....How come she never got any first aid? There should be first aid on the spot and in the ambulance before they get to the hospital, doing so can save many lives....this highlights the need for reform in the health system, one thing at a time though...

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Muhammad Bilal

Mar 08, 2014 03:34pm

@sohi: ya Allah sana khan ko janat main jaga at farma my favourite acteress & model & unky husband ko sayat yabi ata farma ameen.

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Minahil butt

Mar 08, 2014 03:44pm

Rest in peace Sana khan. you be missed <3 :'(

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Minahil butt

Mar 08, 2014 03:45pm

R.I.P Sana khan you be missed.

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smart143

Mar 08, 2014 04:06pm

@Minahil butt : ameen

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dua khan

Mar 08, 2014 04:27pm

please update regarding Baber Khan some ppl are spreading word over facebook that godforbidd baber khan has also expired in hospital during treatment pls update

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anmool khan

Mar 08, 2014 04:54pm

may her soul rest in peace of heaven

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Aitzaz un nisa

Mar 08, 2014 05:58pm

Its really shocking may her soul rest with peace:(

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Aitzaz un nisa

Mar 08, 2014 05:58pm

Its really shocking may her soul rest with peace:(

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Annie Imran

Mar 08, 2014 06:38pm

:'(

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Ranjeet

Mar 08, 2014 06:39pm

RIP

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ANIL KUMAR

Mar 08, 2014 06:54pm

---------- RIP

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hafsa shah

Mar 08, 2014 07:52pm

sana khan was so cute bohat afsoss ho raha hai its unbelieveable ..her sudden death told us da importance of our lives... zindagi ka koi bharosa nai hai Allah unko jannat mai jaga dain Aameen

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nazia anjum

Mar 08, 2014 08:10pm

Very sad news, May her soul rest in heaven. May Allah Pak give strength and health to Babar Khan. Ameen.

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iqra

Mar 08, 2014 08:37pm

so sad news she was beautiful actros and model may she rest in peace

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SABA

Mar 08, 2014 08:41pm

so sad sana I MISS YOU ALOT!!!! ALLAH apko jannat me jagah ata farma or babr bhai ko jaldi sehatiyab farma (AMEEN!)SABA

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Azqa tabassum

Mar 08, 2014 08:56pm

Miss you sana and prey for your husband:(

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raza haris

Mar 08, 2014 09:03pm

i am very sad to listen about her,, main dua karoga inki magfirat k liye ap sub b dua karna.. in k darmas kash tor par do qadam do the or rang e eashna

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raza haris

Mar 08, 2014 09:04pm

i ma very sad

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bisma liaquat

Mar 08, 2014 09:21pm

@ANIL KUMAR: i am very sad to listen bad news

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sadia

Mar 08, 2014 09:31pm

i really mis u sana khan.Allah tmhain jannat fardoz ma jaga dae.aameen or babar ko Allah sehat dae.aameen

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kamran

Mar 08, 2014 09:52pm

Allah bess you aameen

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M. Emad

Mar 08, 2014 10:19pm

Does Sharia permit acting ?

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Wania Ashraf

Mar 08, 2014 10:32pm

We will miss you Sana alot ! Hope Babar gets well soon ! May allah bless him ... pakistan will miss you Sana alot !

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SALMAN

Mar 08, 2014 10:37pm

COMMENT LESS \

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Imran Muhammad Iqbal

Mar 08, 2014 10:51pm

inna allaha wa inna elahi ra'jiyon..............

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Imran Muhammad Iqbal

Mar 08, 2014 10:51pm

allah in ke ghar walo ko sabar e jamil ata kare

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Znr@yahoo.com

Mar 08, 2014 11:26pm

I was there in hospital when she died ,but husband was not that critical ,he was walking fuly cnsious ..and just head bandage and arm injury..

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ifrah khan

Mar 08, 2014 11:56pm

o0o0ohh!!! godd ho0w tragic # Sana Khan May Allah giveher strength & health to #BabarKhan ...

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Jasim

Mar 09, 2014 12:53am

Its sad to hear about t death of SANA KHAN - May ALLAH REST HER SOUL IN PEACE... Ameen

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Jasim

Mar 09, 2014 12:54am

Its sad to hear abt t death of SANA KHAN - MAY ALLAH REST HER SOUL IN PEACE - Ameen

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tariq jarri

Mar 09, 2014 01:42am

@Wania Ashraf: It is great loss!!

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tariq jarri

Mar 09, 2014 01:47am

Its very said news Sana khan passed away! Allah Jannat ata kara Ameen.

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hindi songs

Mar 09, 2014 02:45am

so sad...R.I.P Sana Khan

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hassan

Mar 09, 2014 03:11am

@pirzada khalique: Allah un ki famli ko sabar e jamil ata kren ameen

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Wasim Arshad

Mar 09, 2014 05:22am

Why no one even thinks about speeding, the cause of this overturn ? Kill the speed. Media not so good no police reports !

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MUHAMMAD AMIN

Mar 09, 2014 08:03am

its a reflection of DIANA'S accident

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MUHAMMAD AMIN

Mar 09, 2014 08:04am

May her soul rest in peace,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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TEHSEEN

Mar 09, 2014 08:25am

Allah pak jannat main jega ata fermaye(AMEEN)

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rashid

Mar 09, 2014 10:55am

very sad

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rashid

Mar 09, 2014 10:57am

its very sad. she was certainly a good actress.

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rashid

Mar 09, 2014 11:41am

Its very sad.

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shaan syed

Mar 09, 2014 12:51pm

I am in shock till now that Sana Khan is not in this world that she expired major car accident on Highway road Hyderabad and beloved brother Babar was with her his hubby serious injured condition in hospital Jamshoro. I pray to Allah for both.

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Dr Khan

Mar 09, 2014 01:48pm

ALLAH SHOULD GIVE HER JANNAH

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Shama Ansari

Mar 09, 2014 02:31pm

Allah baber ko sehat ata kare, aur Sana Khan ko jannat mein jaga de ameen.

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dollkhan

Mar 09, 2014 03:28pm

very very sad

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arbish irfankhan

Mar 09, 2014 04:16pm

allah sana khan ko janat ul firdos me jaga de ameen

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honey

Mar 09, 2014 05:26pm

we are so sad to here that may her soul rest in peace

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alia khan

Mar 09, 2014 05:48pm

Its horrible accedent I hope u all have learned a lesson just send the answer right here The quesion is what lesson dud u learn?

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Abdul moiz shaikh

Mar 09, 2014 05:59pm

ALLAH sara khan ko jannat me jaga de Ameen or babar khan ko sehat tandrusti de or un ke ghr walo ko sabr krne ki taufeeq ata farmaye...Ameen

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Abdul moiz shaikh

Mar 09, 2014 06:00pm

allah sana khan ko janat ul firdos me jaga de ameen

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iqra

Mar 09, 2014 06:45pm

allha in ko jannt ma jga dy

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faiz

Mar 09, 2014 06:48pm

very sad to hear may allah save her husband.

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Imran nazir

Mar 09, 2014 07:06pm

Very tragic news..we Muslims believe when time of death arrives it can't b moment before or later souls taken away..so can pray for forgiveness for departed soul n recovery from injuries for injured..aameen

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awais

Mar 09, 2014 08:17pm

ALLAH pak un ko jannat me jga ata frmay ameeeen

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sadia

Mar 09, 2014 10:16pm

very Sad

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Sudhir

Mar 10, 2014 03:40am

Very sad, may her soul rest in peace and her family find the courage to cope with the tragedy. Our prayers are with them.

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Shamsher Singh Dhillion

Mar 10, 2014 04:09am

Pakistani women are so beautiful!

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Faisal Khan

Mar 10, 2014 07:06am

Rest in peace

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zegham

Mar 10, 2014 09:05am

allah sana khan ko janat ul firdos me jaga de ameen

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Vairamuthu

Mar 10, 2014 09:39am

@Wasim Arshad: Hi Wasim, by the look of the wreck, it is obvious that they drove the car very fast.

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Usman Badar

Mar 10, 2014 10:01am

Too Much Bad Sudden accident of Mam Sana(May Allah Rest Herself in Peace) & Sir Babar ( KO Allah Pak Sehat Yabi Ata Farmaye...

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Diyali

Mar 10, 2014 10:06am

My deepest condolence to her family and loved ones.

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sana

Mar 10, 2014 10:26am

Very sad its really very sad mju bhot dukh ha n babar khan is my favorite actor. I love him khuda un ko sbr dy n sana g ko jannt me haga ata frmayie ameen

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Neeta

Mar 10, 2014 10:46am

Though I don't know who was she, as I never heard her name before...still when a young soul departed; it is always tragic. RIP Sana Khan....may god give strength to your family to bear the loss.

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mohammad naeem

Mar 10, 2014 11:54am

Allah sana khan ko jannatul firdous mein jaga ataa farmaey or babar khan ko sehat ataa farmaey aameeeeeen Drive carefully

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Uswa

Mar 10, 2014 12:12pm

She such a beautiful actress.....I feel so sorry about her accident :(...May her soul stay in heaven...AMEEN!

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atif

Mar 10, 2014 12:55pm

allah pak sana khan kay shohar ko himmat o sehat ata farmen or sana khan ko jannat ul firdous main uncha muqam ata fermaen or unki magfirat fermaen ameennnnn from:muhammad atif khan zai.

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sawera

Mar 10, 2014 01:25pm

@atif: she is a beautiful actress......i fell soooo sad about her acident sana God bless u.....,,,,,ameen

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imran

Mar 10, 2014 01:35pm

drive slow. make your life safe

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anum

Mar 10, 2014 01:48pm

Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Elaihi Rajioon! Very very sad. It is heartfelt and they were such a beautiful couple making it all a big fat pill to swallow. :( Does anyone know the present condition of Babar Khan? I wish and pray him recovery and well being. It's very hard for him with all that guilt but may Almighty grants him courage and Sana Khan's family courage to handle this tragic loss. May her soul rest in peace. :(

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iram ashfaq

Mar 10, 2014 02:09pm

Bohat mushkil hy dono k liy kuch lafzon me kahna mohabat mil k hamesha k liy kho jay to zindgi k khawb adhory ra jaty han jo dono ny mil k dekhy hongy Allah hi karam karny wala hy nazar lag gai dono k pyar Ko

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maeryam queen

Mar 10, 2014 04:59pm

allah baber ko jald sehetyab kare or sana ko jannat ul firdos mai aala muqam per jagah ataa fermae

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qmbilal

Mar 10, 2014 05:29pm

very sad news for us hamay boht dukh hwa we have a great lose

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mehar junaid lak

Mar 10, 2014 05:50pm

i'm so sad to hear the too much bad news of her loss. and i'm just shocked and i have no words to tell about her , she was really a beautiful young lady .

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fajar cheema

Mar 10, 2014 06:08pm

@qmbilal: very sad for sana khan

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sanam

Mar 10, 2014 07:01pm

so sad news

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Hamza

Mar 10, 2014 07:08pm

May ALLAH Rest her soul in peace Aameen

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hiba shery

Mar 10, 2014 07:29pm

Allah sana ko jannat tul firdos ata farmaye or babar khan ko sabar o jameel ata kre (Aameen)

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iman

Mar 10, 2014 07:35pm

i feel so sad for her may Allah grant her heaven and give strenght to her family and husband.

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sanasaeed

Mar 10, 2014 08:01pm

rub kareem , sana ko janat me jga ata karain ameen, or babr bhai ko seht ata karain ameen :<

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amirrasool

Mar 10, 2014 09:27pm

may Allah rest her soul in peace and get well soon to Baber [AMEEN]

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Imzay

Mar 10, 2014 10:48pm

At the demise of Sana Khan, we feel sad heartily. May God rest her soul in heaven.

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Sonny Afridi

Mar 10, 2014 11:37pm

Tragic event to hit a beautiful couple. Judging by the picture of the car - rash driving clearly must have been a factor in the accident. God bless her soul. This should be a reminder to people to drive cautiously and carefully. One mistake can cost precious lives.

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