*KARACHI: Legendary television and film star Abid Ali passed away inKarachi on Thursday, his family members confirmed.*
The 67-year-old actor, who is considered one of Pakistan’s finesttelevision stars, breathed his last at a private hospital where he wasadmitted three days ago.
He left behind three daughters- Iman Ali, Rahma Ali, Maryam- and wife RabiaAbid Ali.
Born and educated in Quetta, Abid Ali was attracted to the arts from anearly age, writing stories and painting in his childhood and teenage years,and first entered Radio Pakistan before going to Lahore after some struggleand launching his successful TV career with PTV’s drama serial *Jhok Sial* in1973.








