Marvi Malik, the daughter of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman, will be laid to rest in Karachi today following her untimely death at the age of 35. The funeral prayers are set to take place this Monday at 3:30 pm in DHA Phase 8, after which she will be buried. The news of her passing has deeply saddened many across the country, given her family’s prominent political stature and her own contributions to the arts.
Marvi’s death was the result of a brain haemorrhage, a condition that led to a rapid decline in her health. She had been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi where she received intensive medical care over several days. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, her condition worsened, and she was eventually placed on a ventilator. She passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a grieving family and a community in mourning.
The announcement of Marvi Malik’s death triggered an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders and public figures nationwide. Former President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his heartfelt sorrow and offered prayers for strength and patience to the bereaved family during this difficult time. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also conveyed his condolences, emphasizing the profound pain that comes with the loss of a child and praying for resilience for the family.
Several other prominent politicians extended their sympathies, including Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Governor Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, and Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shared his grief, while senior party members Faryal Talpur and Shazia Marri reaffirmed the party’s support for the family. Additionally, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also expressed his condolences, highlighting the widespread impact of this loss across political and regional lines.
Beyond the political sphere, Marvi Malik was fondly remembered by the arts community, reflecting her significant role as an artist. Her alma mater, the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS), released a statement mourning her death. They noted that Marvi graduated from the Department of Fine Art in 2010 and that her creative work played a meaningful role in shaping contemporary art discourse in Pakistan. The institution extended its sympathies to her family, friends, and all those influenced by her artistic vision.
Marvi Malik’s passing has resonated deeply not only because of her family’s public prominence but also due to the personal legacy she left behind through her art and presence. Her contributions to Pakistan’s cultural landscape and the heartfelt tributes from diverse quarters underscore the void her departure has created. As Karachi prepares to bid farewell to Marvi today, the nation reflects on the loss of a talented individual whose life was cut tragically short.
