KARACHI: Former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passed away in Karachi after a prolonged illness. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital for several weeks as his health continued to deteriorate. According to family sources, Durrani was shifted to Karachi about a month ago due to worsening health conditions. Despite continuous medical care, he could not recover and breathed his last today.
Durrani’s Illness and Hospitalisation
Agha Siraj Durrani had been battling serious health issues for an extended period. His family admitted him to a private hospital in Karachi when his condition became critical. Doctors provided intensive treatment, but his health kept declining. The news of his passing has cast a shadow of grief across Sindh’s political landscape, where Durrani had long been a prominent and respected figure.
President Expresses Condolences
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Agha Siraj Durrani, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to Sindh’s political and social development. In his condolence message, the president paid tribute to Durrani’s lifelong commitment to public service and his dedication to strengthening democratic institutions in the province.
Sindh Chief Minister Mourns Durrani’s Loss
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also expressed profound grief over the demise of senior PPP leader Agha Siraj Durrani. In his condolence message, he described Durrani as a sincere, loyal, and principled leader who devoted his life to public service and the strengthening of democratic values.
“Agha Siraj Durrani was a sincere, loyal, and principled leader of the People’s Party,” said Murad Ali Shah. “He played an important role in empowering the Sindh Assembly and deepening democracy in the province.” The chief minister added that Durrani’s public and political services will always be remembered, praying for the departed soul and extending condolences to the bereaved family.
Agha Siraj Durrani’s Life and Legacy
Agha Siraj Durrani was among the senior-most leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). He served as the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly and played a crucial role in shaping the province’s legislative and democratic framework.
Born on October 5, 1953, in Koshkarpur, Durrani received his early education at St. Patrick’s High School, Karachi, and later earned an LLB degree from Sindh Muslim Government Law College. His career reflected a deep commitment to public service, democracy, and the welfare of the people of Sindh.
Agha Siraj Durrani was 72 years old at the time of his passing. His death marks the end of an era for Sindh’s political and legislative landscape.
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