I learnt it from a reliable source about his death. Faizan was a worthy member of our WikiProject Pakistan. He was suffering from chronic illness for the last two years and breathed his last on 3rd June. Unfortunately, his account was hacked last year and subsequently blocked by a CheckUser. While he might not be remembered by the Wikipedia community for his contributions, the WikiProject Pakistan editors would certainly miss him. Rest in peace.
How his family contacted you? You haven't provided any verifiable evidence. Faizan had been already told that if his "account has been compromised it can not be unblocked". It was not really going hurt him if someone tags his page as "deceased Wikipedian" after being the first person on his talk page supporting his unconvincing theory that the account was hacked. Why it took him months to come up with such unconvincing theory? He had many warnings and general notifications on his talk page before he was blocked. It is doubtful that he would wake up only after he was notified about the block. Sorry, but you have to provide evidence that can be verified per the policy. Lorstaking (talk) 08:34, 14 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
I won't breach his privacy by producing all details on a public forum. The news about his death is authentic and if an uninvolved admin asks for, I'd provide 'evidence' privately. samee converse 06:02, 15 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely, he was an asset to Wikipedia Project Pakistan. Unfortunate things and mishaps can happen with every one of us. I wish his Wikipedia streak did not end like it did and more importantly his life did not end the way it did. He was one of the very few users who awarded me a barnstar which I will cherish forever. Remembering you in my prayers. Thank you! Sheriff | ☎ 911 | 04:21, 14 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences to all the friends and well-wishers. I haven't had a great deal of interaction with Faizan, but whatever I had was reasonably calm and peaceful. He was a nice man. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 06:38, 14 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
I join in remembering him. He was one of those rare editors from Pakistan who rose above sectarian and political conflicts. We agreed on many things, disagreed on some. I still recall the shock when I first saw he was blocked indefinitely, as his contributions were very valuable to the project. My sincere condolences to his friends and family. — kashmīrīTALK11:30, 14 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences. He will be remembered for his outstanding work on promoting many articles to GA, and high quality contributions to DYK, ITN, and article creations. A sad occasion for the Pakistani community here. The best way to remember his contributions indeed would be to continue his great work on content creation. Rest well, and rest in peace. Mar4d (talk) 14:54, 22 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]
InshAllah, may he enter Paradise. He was a great member of the Pakistani community.
I pay my respects with a heavy heart and offer my condolences. I pray for our long lost brother and will continue to do so. You will be remembered. May you rest in peace. Mfarazbaig (talk) 16:56, 20 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
