Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Taj Haider passed away on Tuesday in Karachi after a brief illness. His family sources confirmed his passing.
Haider, 83, was admitted to a private hospital where he passed away after a brief illness.
His funeral prayers will be offered on Wednesday (April 9) after Zuhrain prayers at Masjid-o-Imambargah Yasrab, Phase 4, Defence Society, Karachi.
His wife confirmed the news, stating: “My husband, PPP Central General Secretary Senator Taj Haider, has passed away.”
Condolences poured in on X from fellow party members and fellow politicians.
“I would like to condole the death of Senator Taj Haider whom I respected as a friend and with whom I had many private debates. He was a rare breed of Marxists and a committed leftist among those who remained, after the demise of socialist movements the world over. إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ May his soul rest in peace,” said former President Arif Alvi.
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PPP Senator Sherry Rehman also expressed sorrow on his passing. Taking to X, she said: “Devastated at the loss of a great man. Senator Taj Haider was so many things to so many people, at all times firmly ideological, principled and loyal to the core. His journey was defined by an ongoing struggle for democracy and the rights of the vulnerable. He bravely battled cancer without a single complaint, with an optimism that never failed to inspire. He will be sorely missed by the @PPP_Org but also as an old friend and colleague.”
Condolence and three days of mourning was announced by PPP in a tweet from its official handle on X.
“Pakistan Peoples Party announces three-day mourning on the death of Senator Taj Haider On the instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Pakistan Peoples Party has announced three days of mourning on the death of Senator Taj Haider. All political activities of the Pakistan Peoples Party will be suspended for three days following the death of Central Secretary General Taj Haider. @BBhuttoZardari,” read a tweet from PPP.