LAHORE: Former federal minister and Jamaat-i-Islami central leader Chaudhry Rehmat Elahi breathed his last after a protracted illness here on Saturday. He was 94.

Rehamt Elahi was one of the companions of JI founder Syed Abul Ala Muadoodi from Pathankot (India). He worked as a federal minister and also discharged his duties as JI deputy emir and secretary general.

Late Elahi, had joined the JI after giving up his service in the armed forces and dedicated his life for the party cause.

The JI central leaders noted that Chaudhry Rehmat Elahi had devoted his entire life for establishing the supremacy of Islam and also offered huge sacrifices for the cause.

His funeral prayers were offered at the Mansoora ground and attended by the people from all walks of life, including politicians, writers, journalists, party workers and his relatives.

Published in Dawn, January 6th, 2019