{
  "id": 19177630,
  "title": "Meera’s Sister Dies in London After Cancer Battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/meeras-sister-dies-in-london-after-cancer-battle",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:06:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/09/meeras-sister-dies-in-london-after-cancer-battle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistani actress Meera shared the heartbreaking news of her younger sister Shaista's passing in London after a difficult cancer battle. Meera broke the sad news to media in New York, explaining that her sister had succumbed to the illness while receiving treatment at a London hospital. Tragically, Meera expressed her regret at not being able to be with Shaista during the final stages of her health decline. She had repeatedly approached the British High Commission for a visa, making pleas on humanitarian grounds, but unfortunately, a visa was not granted to her.\n\nShaista's other sister, Aqsa Abbas, who resides in Europe, also confirmed the news of her sister's death. Aqsa stated that Shaista had been under hospital care for the past two months and had experienced an unstable health condition for nearly a year before her demise. During this period, Shaista was admitted to the hospital multiple times and discharged whenever her condition improved.\n\nIn addition to being a sister, Shaista was also a mother to a young daughter. Following her sister's death, Meera decided to adopt her niece, according to reports. The young girl will be laid to rest in London. Meera's sister Shaista Abbas will be remembered and honored in her native country.",
  "summary": "Pakistani actress Meera’s younger sister, Shaista Abbas, has died in London after battling cancer. Meera confirmed her sister’s death while … Read More The post Meera’s Sister Dies in London After Cancer Battle appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}