Farewell Majid: Mourning a Pakistani cueist | The Express Tribune
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KARACHI: "I still can't believe he's gone. It doesn't feel like he's gone," says Umar, the brother of Pakistani cueist Majid Ali , as he recovers from Majid's suicide on the first day of Eidul Adha, two weeks ago. "Only Allah knows if it was a suicide or an accident. I feel it was an accident because he was not in control. He was not well, had trouble sleeping for days, and was on medication. People call it suicide, but I believe it was just an accident. It was his time to go," shares Umar, as he tries to come to terms with the loss of his brother. This is particularly challenging in a country and society that does not prioritize mental health as an important aspect of overall well-being. Majid gained prominence in the public consciousness after his death. Those who closely followed Pakistani snooker knew of Majid's significant and understated achievements. Majid should be remembered as an extraordinary player and as the gen