DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl and a well-known political and social figure, Haji Abdul Haleem Khan of Garra Adam Abad area of Tank district, has passed away, his family confirmed on Tuesday.

Mr Khan was regarded as a close associate of JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and remained active in local politics for many years.

His funeral prayers were offered on Tuesday evening at Town Hall Ground in Tank, attended by a large number of political workers, social figures, and residents.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed deep sorrow over the demise.

In his condolence message, he said the late leader’s ideological and political services would be remembered for a long time.

He prayed for the departed soul to be granted a high place in Jannah and for the bereaved family to have patience.

The governor also extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for their strength and patience to bear the irreparable loss.

Published in Dawn, March 25th, 2026