Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Siddique ul Farooq passed away on Sunday.
Family sources confirmed that the veteran politician had been battling heart disease.
Throughout his political career, Farooq served as the press secretary to three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, headed the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), and held the position of PML-N’s information secretary.
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Monday at 11 am at the H-11 cemetery in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over Farooq’s passing, offering condolences to his family. He stated that the PML-N had lost a devoted leader whose contributions to the party would always be remembered.
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui also paid tribute to Farooq, describing him as a man of unwavering principles and loyalty. He highlighted Farooq's courage during challenging times, noting his refusal to testify against Nawaz Sharif. The senator praised his contributions to democracy, calling his death a significant loss to both journalism and politics.
