KARACHI: The dental fraternity in Pakistan is mourning the loss of Diya Khan, the 17-year-old granddaughter of prominent dental academics Prof. Dr Mervyn Hosein and Prof. Dr Tasleem Hosein, who passed away in Canada on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
According to the family's bereavement announcement, Diya was the beloved daughter of Kamil Aziz Khan and Sehar Hosein. Her untimely passing has left her family and loved ones heartbroken.
Diya was the granddaughter of Prof. Dr Mervyn Hosein, Principal of Ziauddin College of Dentistry, and Prof. Dr Tasleem Hosein, former Principal and Dean of Fatima Jinnah Dental College (FJDC), who was subsequently conferred the title of Professor Emeritus by the institution in recognition of her contributions to dental education.
Prof. Dr Mervyn Hosein is an experienced dental academic and maxillofacial surgeon who has served in senior academic and leadership positions at several dental institutions in Pakistan. Prof. Dr Tasleem Hosein has also made significant contributions to dental education, having served Fatima Jinnah Dental College since 1993 and led the institution as Principal for 15 years.
The family has announced that dua for the departed soul will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, between Asr and Maghrib at:
1-B South Seaview Avenue, corner of South Park Avenue, DHA Phase 2, near Abu Bakar Masjid, Karachi.
For directions and further information, the family has provided the contact number 0331 2209317.
The management of Dental News Pakistan extends its heartfelt condolences to Prof. Dr Mervyn Hosein, Prof. Dr Tasleem Hosein, Kamil Aziz Khan, Sehar Hosein and the bereaved family. May Allah grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give her family the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss. A'ameen!
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