ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed died after a protracted illness, his son Munir Ahmed confirmed on Wednesday.
The former lawmaker was suffering from kidney disease for a long time. His son said that the announcement regarding the JUI-F leader’s funeral prayer and burial will be made later.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed grief over the death of the senior politician and cleric.
“A chapter of beautiful memories has ended with the death of Hafiz Hussain Ahmed,” he added. He described the late leader as a wise, and ideological parliamentary leader.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his deep grief over the passing of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leader and senior politician Hafiz Hussain Ahmed.
The prime minister, who is currently on a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.
“Hafiz Hussain Ahmed was a seasoned politician. The entire nation stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” the prime minister remarked.
Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, a distinguished Islamic scholar and seasoned politician served as a Member of the National Assembly twice, from 1988 to 1990 and then from 2002 to 2007.
Additionally, he held a seat in the Senate of Pakistan from March 1991 to March 1994.
