RAJANPUR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MNA and former minister Sardar Jaffar Khan Leghari died at age of 83 years after an illness here on Saturday.
Jaffar Leghari was elected MNA from NA 193 (Rajanpur-1) in August 2018.
He was suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lahore. The dead body was taken to the native town.
The funeral prayers of the deceased would be held on Sunday. Sardar Jaffar Khan Leghari is survived by a daughter Fatima Bibi and wife Meena Jaffar Leghari. Late former President of Pakistan Sardar Farooq Khan Leghari was a cousin of the deceased.
Imran Khan condoles death of Jaffer Leghari
PTI Chairman Imran Khan expressed his grief over the passing of Jaffar Leghari, who lost his battle with cancer despite putting up a great fight. PTI Chairman said that he was a friend for the last four decades.
Saddened to learn of the passing of Jaffar Leghari. He was a friend for the last four decades. Sadly he lost his battle with cancer despite putting up a great fight. My condolences & prayers go to his family. May Allah give them the strength and patience to bear this loss.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 31, 2022
“My condolences and prayers go to his family. May Allah give them the strength and patience to bear this loss,” he added.