GUJRANWALA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the National Assembly Mahmood Bashir Virk has passed away, according to his family.
The lawmaker, who belonged to Gujranwala, had been battling cancer and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Lahore.
Family members confirmed Mahmood Bashir Virk’s death and said that he had been undergoing treatment for the disease for some time.
His funeral prayer was offered on Thursday morning, according to his family, after which he was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard.
The death of the PML-N parliamentarian was met with condolences from political leaders and colleagues, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing deep sorrow over his passing.
In his condolence message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described Mahmood Bashir Virk as a sincere, capable and active parliamentarian.
The prime minister said that the deceased politician had rendered valuable parliamentary, political and social services, which would continue to be remembered.
He further said that Parliament had lost an active member following Mahmood Bashir Virk’s death.
Mahmood Bashir Virk was associated with the PML-N and represented Gujranwala in the National Assembly. During his political career, he remained involved in parliamentary affairs and public service.
His death has prompted expressions of grief among political circles and supporters in Gujranwala. Colleagues and local political figures are expected to pay tribute to his services and offer condolences to his family.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also prayed for the departed soul and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.
The passing of the PML-N lawmaker leaves a vacancy in the National Assembly and marks the loss of a serving parliamentarian who, according to the prime minister, remained active in political and parliamentary affairs.
Family members said Mahmood Bashir Virk’s funeral and burial had already taken place at his ancestral graveyard following the funeral prayer.
His death is being mourned by his family, political colleagues and supporters, particularly in Gujranwala, where he had longstanding political and social connections.
The prime minister’s statement highlighted the late lawmaker’s contribution not only to parliamentary politics but also to social activities and public service.
Mahmood Bashir Virk’s colleagues have also expressed grief over the loss and extended condolences to his family.
The political community is expected to continue paying tribute to his public and parliamentary services in the wake of his death.
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