The former governor of Punjab, Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa, died on April 10, 2026.
He was 90 years old. His death was confirmed by the family.
The news of his death has sent a wave of mourning through political circles.
Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa was considered one of the most respected and senior politicians in Pakistan, especially in South Punjab.
He was not only the Governor of Punjab but also served as a provincial minister at various times.
His political insight, style and principledness were highly regarded in the circles of all political parties.
Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa maintained a prominent position in public service and regional politics throughout his life.
Various political and social figures have expressed deep sorrow and grief over his death and termed it a great political loss for the country.
The funeral prayers and burial of the deceased will be held in his native area, which is expected to be attended by a large number of political leaders and devotees.
According to his family, Zulfiqar Khosa had been undergoing treatment in a hospital in Lahore for some time.
Zulfiqar Khosa was first elected as a member of the Punjab Assembly in 1962. He was in the Muslim League for most of his life.
He held the positions of provincial minister, advisor, senator, and governor of Punjab several times. He joined the PTI before the 2018 elections.
Zulfiqar Khosa was also the president of the Punjab Muslim League-N during Nawaz Sharif’s era.
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