Fatal accident claims life of Pakistan’s Federal Minister

Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Maulana Abdul Shakoor on Saturday evening died in a road accident when a vehicle rammed into his car near Secretariat Chowk, police said.

PM Shahbaz Sharif, Federal Minister Shazia Marri, State Minister Faisal Karim Kundi grieved over the tragedy

The Police spokesperson said Maulana Abdul Shakoor was heading towards Secretariat Chowk from Marriott near Iftar timings when a Hilux Revo carrying five men hit his car. Maulana Abdul Shakoor was shifted to Polyclinic Hospital but he could not survive and succumbed to his injuries.

Senior police officers rushed to the scene while the vehicle and occupants have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway, police added.

Political leaders have expressed their sorrow over the sad demise and condoled the family members of the deceased. Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor in an accident.

In his message of condolence, the PM sympathized with the family and associates of Mufti Abdul Shakoor and said the late leader was a practicing religious scholar, an ideological political worker and a pious human being.

Mufti Abdul Shakoor was an active and ideological political leader of Jamiat Ulema e Islam (F) and as a minister for religious affairs he fulfilled his duties with hard work, sincerity and honesty, he recalled.

He said he was deeply saddened and hurt by the sudden death of his friend, companion and an important member of the cabinet.

The prime minister paid tribute to his religious, patriotic and political services for the nation.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the departed soul to the highest ranks of Jannah and grant fortitude to the bereaved family.

Federal Minister Shazia Marri and State Minister for Poverty Alleviation Faisal Karim Kundi have also expressed deep grief over the death of Mufti Abdul Shakoor and prayed for grant of highest place to the departed soul in Jinnah

In his tweet Faisal Karim Kundi said that “Saddened to hear the unfortunate news about the passing away of Mr Abdul Shakoor, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, in a road accident. May Allah bless him and give patience to the family. Ameen”