Karachi-bound flight PK 8303 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Lahore on Friday crashed in a residential area of the port city a bit over a minute away from the airport, and two days before Eid killing at least 97 people. Only two male passengers survived the crash.

Among those who lost their lives in the crash was model Zara Abid sending waves of grief in the fashion and entertainment industry, who lost one of their own.

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Here are a few celebs who remembered Zara and shared their experiences and interactions with her:

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Ayesha Omar

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Zara and I won our biggest awards this year, together, at the Hum style awards, in January. It was her first award, ever. That was the last time I met her and the only time I got to really connect with her. It was me who presented the award to her, along with the two Tariqs. She was weeping with joy on stage when she received her award and I remember hugging her tightly and saying baby, you deserve this so much. She was too overwhelmed with emotion, to talk much on stage. A little later I received my award and had tears in my eyes during my speech as well. You see we both knew what these awards meant for us. They meant more than anyone could imagine. We both met backstage right after, and shared this overwhelming experience together. After some hugging and sobbing, we fixed our faces and took these beautiful photos. This is how I’ll always remember you Zara. Smiling, warm, vulnerable and happy, celebrating the fruit of your hard work. I didn’t know you too well but the amazing things we are all hearing about you from your friends tell us what a wonderful, kind soul you were. You worked hard to support your family and had big dreams, some of which you were able to catch…. but you left us too soon. We will not forget this day… this horrific reminder of how unpredictable life is. Praying for your soul and for your family, along with the families of all those departed. May Allah give them strength. Rest in eternal peace, beautiful. Fly high in the heavens. You must have done a lot of things right to be blessed with departing on Jumma tul Widah. . . @zaraabidofficial #rip #gonetoosoon #pia #planecrash #throwback

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Ushna Shah

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My few interactions with Zara were our run-ins at @nabila_salon . She was very warm, kind, beautiful, appreciative of my work (and I of hers). She was loved by her colleagues and makeup artists who all spoke very highly of her. Her fans and the fashion industry mourns her, as do her admirers (myself included). Rest In Peace Zara, you will be missed. Prayers for Zara and each and every of the victims of the tragic #pk8303 crash. We ought to remember all of their names and who they were, let’s spend the next few days of mourning in doing so. There isn’t much we can do except for pray for their souls and pray for Allah to wrap his protection around their families and comfort them. Ameen. Also I am incredibly sorry to those who do not wish to believe this grim reality, but there were no survivors aside from the two listed. Inalilahewainaelerajiun

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Aiman Khan

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Shehla Chatoor

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Zara was not only a gorgeous model par excellence, but she was also a beautiful, sincere friend. She had been a central part of our major campaigns emitting a lovely radiance whether it was for 'LA SOIREE' or the L''OREAL AMBASSADOR OF FASHION CAMPAIGN. Zara was also a major part of both our solo shows 'AKS' and 'NUR-e-ALALEH during which she was not merely utterly professional but would go that extra mile to enhance a photo shoot image or make the show more elegant and grand with her dedicated passion. She lit up our clothes with a fiery elegance and ebullience and was always simply a joy to work with. We at SHEHLA CHATOOR are extremely saddened by Zara's tragic and untimely passing; leaving us way to soon. May the departed soul of dear Zara Abid rest in eternal peace and bliss in Jannat-ul-Firdous and may her family and loved ones find the sabr to bear their irreparable loss Zara, you will be deeply missed and will live in our hearts forever. ? #RIPZaraAbid #Shehlachatoor #ShehlaChatoorCouture

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Hassan Sheheryar

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Mushk Kaleem

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– #PK8303 Jummah tul Wida, Friday, 22.5.2020. A day that will be forever etched in my memory as one of the most saddening, most horrific days of my life. I’ve had the opportunity of getting to know @zaraabidofficial up close and personally. She lit up every room she walked into with her bright, ear-to-ear smile, her carefree laugh and her warm, welcoming personality. She had eyes that glistened of promise and honesty, and she always knew what she wanted from her life- she wanted more. A driven, beautiful, talented being, who welcomed everyone she knew with warm hugs. The pride of our fashion industry, who redefined conventional beauty standards and left her mark where ever she stepped foot. It is indeed a sad day, and I’m hoping we could all spare a while to pray for Zara Abid, her family and for all of the people affected by the devastating crash yesterday. Always in power, Zara! Always.♥️

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Frieha Altaf

Sana Safinaz

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We are deeply saddened by the demise of Zara Abid, a super model and the ultimate SS girl, who will live in our hearts forever. Zara was a wonderful human being, beautiful inside and out. A thorough professional, she was always willing to go the extra mile for us and was the ultimate embodiment of the Sana Safinaz spirit. Brilliant on the catwalk, a queen of fashion photo shoots and always a vision on the red carpet, Zara was blessed with a natural grace that was inimitable. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Zara's family and friends and to the countless people whose lives she touched in the fashion fraternity. Rest in peace Zara, you will be dearly missed by all of us. #SanaSafinaz #ZaraAbid #PIA8303

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