Mother of former judge passes away

Published June 12, 2026 Updated June 12, 2026 05:07am

PESHAWAR: Widow of late Kishwar Khan and mother of retired district and sessions judge Azhar Khan passed away here on Wednesday.

Her nimaz-i-janaza was offered here at Hayatabad Peshawar on Thursday, which was largely attended by judges, lawyers, family members, friends, etc.

The deceased was also mother of Dr Mazhar Khan and mother-in-law of judge Peshawar High Court, Justice Ms Farah Jamshed.

Fateha Khwani for the departed soul will be offered at House No. 2, Street 1, Sector H-2, Phase-II, Hayatabad, Peshawar.

Meanwhile, the chief justice and judges of Peshawar High Court, its principal officers and the district judiciary expressed profound grief over the sad demise of the deceased.

Extending their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, they prayed to Almighty Allah to grant her soul eternal peace and bless the family with courage and patience to bear this irreparable loss.

Published in Dawn, June 12th, 2026

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