PML-N Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad passes away

LAHORE: PML-N Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad, who had been ailing for some time, passed away in Lahore on Tuesday.

According to the Senate website, Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad was elected to the upper house of Parliament on a general seat. His term commenced in March 2018 and was slated to extend until 2024. Notably, he served as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat.

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad, stating, “His service to the nation as a senator and his remarkable compassion as a human being leave an indelible legacy. In these challenging moments, may his family find solace in the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from our nation. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmed a place in Jannah, for his unwavering dedication to our country and his exemplary character. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”

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PML-N President and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of the party leader.

In a statement, Shehbaz Sharif remarked that it was a “sad day for the PML-N family,” underscoring that Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad had been a close and trusted associate of party supremo Nawaz Sharif. He further emphasized that their decades-old friendship endured with mutual trust and love. Shehbaz Sharif described Rana Maqbool as a brave, serious, and intelligent personality and acknowledged his valuable contributions during his police service in the eradication of crime, stating that his services to the nation would be remembered forever.

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