MAKKAH: Pakistani television host and actress Kiran Khan has officially tied the knot with prominent businessman and philanthropist Ishtiaq Baig during a pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah.
The couple announced their union via social media while performing Umrah together, triggering an immediate wave of congratulations from fans and entertainment industry colleagues across Pakistan.
Reflecting on the timing of the ceremony, Khan described the simultaneous occurrence of their Nikkah and Umrah as “two immense blessings.” Furthermore, she expressed deep gratitude for beginning her marital journey in Islam’s holiest city, publicly asking for prayers for a peaceful, prosperous future and the acceptance of their pilgrimage. Subsequently, both Khan and Baig posted photographs and personal messages online to mark the milestone.
Who is Ishtiaq Baig?
While Khan is a well-known media personality, Baig is a high-profile figure in his own right. As a leading entrepreneur and humanitarian, he serves as the founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan, an organization focused on granting wishes to terminally ill children. Additionally, Baig was previously married to the late Pakistani pop icon Nazia Hassan, whom he wed in 1995 prior to their divorce in 1997.
