Veteran military officer and former provincial governor dies at AFIC Rawalpindi as political leaders pay tribute to his services
RAWALPINDI: Former Balochistan governor Lieutenant General (retd) Imranullah Khan has passed away at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) in Rawalpindi following a prolonged illness.
His funeral prayers and burial will take place in his native village in Charsadda on Monday.
During his distinguished Pakistan Army career, Imranullah Khan participated in several major military operations. He served as a captain during the 1965 war and later commanded a battalion during the 1971 war.
Moreover, he participated in the Siachen operation while serving as a corps commander.
Following his military career, Khan entered public service and served as governor of Balochistan from May 1994 until May 1997 during the Pakistan Peoples Party-led government.
Prime Minister, Interior Minister Express Condolences
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over Khan’s death and extended condolences to his family.
The prime minister prayed for the departed soul and asked Allah Almighty to grant patience and strength to the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also expressed grief over the former governor’s death. He prayed for eternal peace for Khan and courage for his family during the difficult period.
Sarfraz Bugti Remembers Longstanding Family Friendship
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti described Khan as a sincere, dignified and highly respected personality whose services would be remembered.
Bugti also recalled the former governor’s close friendship with his late father, Mir Ghulam Qadir Bugti, saying the relationship had created strong ties between the two families over many years.
Furthermore, the chief minister said Khan’s death marked the end of a longstanding bond of friendship and affection.
He extended sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the deceased’s forgiveness and elevation in the hereafter.
Khan leaves behind a legacy spanning military service, provincial governance and decades of public life.
