Eminent chef and media personality Zubaida Tariq paases away

The treasure trove that was Zubaida Apa

The treasure trove that was Zubaida Apa

Renowned TV chef Zubaida Tariq passed away late on Thursday night, leaving fans and followers shocked by her unexpected death.

With her often surprising solutions to everyday problems, Zubaida Apa had worked her way into the hearts of millions of TV viewers in Pakistan and overseas.

Her brother Anwar Maqsood confirmed the sad news, adding the celebrated professional cook had been unwell for some time.

Zubaida Tariq, fondly known as Zubaida Apa, was famous for her culinary skills and housekeeping advice (totkas). She was regarded as a cooking mentor and thousands of people learned cooking by watching her shows.

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Tariq's funeral prayers were offered at Sultan Mosque in the city's Defence area after Friday prayers, after which she was buried in the nearby graveyard.

Aapa made her TV debut back in 1996 when she was in her 50s, in a show called Dalda ka Dastarkhwan.

The personality belonged to an eminent household which also includes Fatima Surraiya Bajiya, Anwar Maqsood, and Zehra Nigah.

Zubaida Tariq was born on 4 April 1945 in Hyderabad Deccan, and died on January 5, 2018 at the age of 72 years in Karachi after a brief illness.

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