PPP leader Jahangir Badar passes away

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

Senior Pakistan People Party leader Jahangir Badar passed away on late Sunday night at a local hospital in Lahore.

Badar, 72, was brought to the hospital two days ago due kidney and cardiac complications, DawnNews reported.

He was born on Oct 25, 1944. He remained a student leader and started his political carrier in association with PPP chairman Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. His association with PPP spanned more than four decades. He was among close political companions of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Badar served the party on various positions. He remained General Secretary of PPP and provincial president of party's Punjab chapter. In 1988, he was elected member national assembly. He was also elected senator in 1994 and 2009.

President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, former president Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and others offered their condolence.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Nov 14, 2016 08:34am

He was one of the better leaders in PPP. RIP

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Politics-R-us

Nov 14, 2016 08:34am

He was honest and devoted man.RiP.

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Muhammad Sajid

Nov 14, 2016 08:36am

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. May God Almighty bless him with his forgiveness and a place in Janat, Aa'meen and may God Almighty open the eyes of all those at the helm of countrys' affairs to remind them that we all have to return to God Almighty and will stand answerable for our deeds.

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H L

Nov 14, 2016 08:41am

RIP.

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TAF

Nov 14, 2016 08:59am

RIP

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Shampee

Nov 14, 2016 08:58am

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un

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GAK Wazir

Nov 14, 2016 09:00am

A man of political acumen and seasoned leader. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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Shafiq Khan

Nov 14, 2016 11:29am

Jahangir Badar unlikely many PP leader was a quiet and pleasant guy. I am deeply shocked of his sudden death

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Chisty

Nov 15, 2016 08:35am

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. May God Almighty bless him with the best. A simple man who worked without prejudices.

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