First class pacer Ahsan Kareem passes away

Pakistani first-class cricketer Ahsan Kareem Saturday died of a heart attack at his residence, the 24News HD TV channel reported.

The rescuers said that the 35-year-old fast bowler suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence during a ceremony.

Tragically, Ahsan could not be saved despite being rushed to the hospital.

His funeral prayers will be offered today in Chatta Bakhtawar Islamabad.

Ahsan Kareem played in the Islamabad Leopards and Faisalabad teams.