Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb’s mother-in-law passes away

Areesha Ahmadzai • October 14, 2026 • Pakistan

Maryam Aurangzeb, a senior leader of the PML-N and currently serving as a senior minister in the Punjab government, mother-in-law passed away following an illness.

Reportedly, the deceased had been receiving medical treatment at the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences, Lahore General Hospital, with family members confirming her death.

The news has brought sadness to the family, relatives and close associates of the provincial minister.

Political leaders have also expressed sorrow over the death and offered condolences to Maryam Aurangzeb and her family.

Funeral prayers scheduled in Lahore

According to the family, funeral prayers for Maryam Aurangzeb’s mother-in-law were scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, at 1:30pm.

The funeral prayer was to be held at the Event Complex in GOR-I, Lahore.

Family members and relatives were expected to gather to pay their final respects to the deceased.

Political leaders expressed their sadness and extended condolences to Maryam Aurangzeb, following the announcement.

Maryam Aurangzeb’s role in the party

Maryam Aurangzeb is a senior leader of the PML-N and currently serves as a senior minister in the Punjab government.

She has also previously served as Pakistan’s federal information minister.

Throughout her political career, she has remained an important figure in the party and has held several government responsibilities.