SUKKUR: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Faiz Mahal in Khairpur on Saturday to offer condolences to Mir Mehdi Raza Talpur on the death of his father, Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur, the former ruler of the princely state of Khairpur.

Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sukkur Mayor Barrister Arsalan Islam Sheikh, MNA Nauman Islam Sheikh, former PPP MNA and PPP Khairpur district president Nawab Khan Wasan, Sachal Sarmast shrine custodian Khawaja Abdul Haq Farooqi and other PPP leaders were also present.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Shah paid tribute to Mir Ali Murad, saying that his role in the accession of Khairpur State to Pakistan would always be remembered. He described his death as a loss for the region and Sindh, and praised the late Mir’s contributions to the state and the province. The chief minister also said the Sindh government would work on the historic landmarks associated with the former state, including Faiz Mahal and Kot Diji Fort.

Published in Dawn, October 11th, 2026