Former Governor Sindh Passes Away

Veteran Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former Sindh Governor Kamaluddin Azfar passed away on Monday at the age of 95, his family confirmed.

Azfar, a senior political figure and close aide of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, died at Ziauddin Hospital, where he had been under medical treatment, according to PPP Sindh Secretary General Senator Waqar Mehdi.

Over his distinguished political journey, Kamal Azfar held numerous key roles. He served as Sindh’s Minister for Finance, Planning and Development, and held federal responsibilities as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, as well as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. He was later appointed as Governor of Sindh in 1995 by then-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, following his resignation from the Senate.

Senator Waqar Mehdi mentioned that funeral arrangements are pending the return of Azfar’s children from abroad.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed grief over the loss, remembering him as a “wise politician” whose contributions to public service will be remembered.

PPP Senator Sherry Rehman also paid tribute, saying she was “grieved” by his passing. She praised Azfar’s commitment to public service, describing him as a dedicated activist and policymaker from Karachi who worked closely with Benazir Bhutto on crucial local government reforms. “Prayers for his family and loved ones in this moment of loss,” she stated in a message on X.