Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former federal minister Malik Mukhtar Awan passed away on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. Awan was widely respected for his decades-long dedication to politics and public service, particularly within the Multan region.
As a close confidant of PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Malik Mukhtar Awan played a significant role in shaping the party’s early direction and remained a key figure in its leadership throughout his career. His political journey spanned several decades, during which he earned recognition as one of the party’s foundational leaders.
In a significant development, arrangements have been made for his funeral prayers to be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Abdali Mosque in Multan. Following the prayers, he will be laid to rest in the city that he served for many years.
The news of Malik Mukhtar Awan’s passing has elicited widespread sorrow across political and social spheres. Leaders from various parties, including the central and provincial leadership of the PPP, have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to his enduring contributions to national politics and the party’s legacy. His death marks the loss of a veteran politician whose influence extended well beyond his immediate constituency.
