MUZAFFARABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and Safron Engr Amir Muqam on Monday described the death of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) president Raja Mohammad Zulqarnain Khan as a major loss for the region’s politics and the country, saying his political contributions and public services would be remembered for a long time.
Paying tribute to the late leader during a visit to his native village of Kasguma in Bhimber district, Mr Muqamtermed him a seasoned politician and capable leaderwho had earned a prominent place through his political acumen, leadership qualities and commitment to public service.
He said the vacuum created by Raja Zulqarnain Khan’spassingwould be felt for a long time. The federal minister also conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s condolences tothe late leader’s sons, Raja Baber Ali Zulqarnain, Raja Qaiser Zulqarnain and Umar Zulqarnain, and other family members.
He prayed for the departed soul and patience for the bereaved family.
Earlier, accompanied by AJK Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Tariq Farooq and the late president’s son Raja Baber Ali Zulqarnain, Mr Muqam visited his grave and laid a floral wreath on behalf of the prime minister before offering Fateha. Several AJK ministers, legislators, senior judicial and administrative officials, and local notables also attended the condolence gathering.
Published in Dawn, November 10th, 2026
