LAHORE: Quran Khwani for PPP leader and former lawmaker Makhdoom Pir Arif Zaman Qureshi who passed away last week in Khanewal was held on Sunday. He was 85.

Mr Qureshi was the father of PPP central leader Pir Haider Zaman Qureshi. Dastarbandi of Haider Zaman Qureshi was also held on Sunday in Khanewal.

Born in 1941, Qureshi hailed from Ghauspur Qureshian in Khanewal.

After Aitchison College, he joined Forman Christian College, Lahore for his education. He went on to become an agriculturist and a dedicated public servant.

During his career, he served as a member of the District Council, Multan (1983), the first Chairman of the District Council, Khanewal (1985-87), and was elected member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) of the Punjab in 1988.

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Zaman Qureshi.

Published in Dawn, October 19th, 2026