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PPP Leader and Former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani Passes Away at 72
PPP stalwart and former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away at 72. Leaders including President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, and CM Murad express deep sorrow over his death.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-15
PPP Leader and Former Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani Passes Away at 72

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72, according to a statement from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.

In a statement issued by the Sindh CM House, Murad Ali Shah expressed profound grief and sorrow over Durrani’s demise, describing him as “a sincere, loyal, and principled leader of the party” who played a pivotal role in strengthening the Sindh Assembly and stabilising democracy in the province.

“Agha Siraj Durrani made public service the axis of his politics,” Shah said, extending condolences to Durrani’s family. “The services of the late Agha Siraj Durrani will always be remembered.”

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed “deep sorrow”, paying tribute to Durrani’s lifelong political and public service. In a statement shared by the Presidency on X (formerly Twitter), Zardari lauded Durrani’s commitment to democracy and the people of Sindh.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a message of condolence reported by APP, praised Durrani’s tenure as Sindh Assembly speaker, saying his contributions to politics and public welfare would always be remembered.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar described Durrani as a “seasoned parliamentarian and devoted public representative,” expressing deep sadness over his passing. “May Allah Almighty grant him the highest place in Jannah and give strength to his family and loved ones to bear this huge loss,” he said in a post on X.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab also mourned the loss, calling Durrani “an honourable man who stood by the PPP and its leadership during the toughest of times.”

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq hailed Durrani as a “wise and astute politician,” adding that “the void created by his passing will not be filled for a long time.”

🕊️ A Life of Political Service

Born in 1953, Agha Siraj Durrani completed his early education from St. Patrick’s School, Karachi, in 1971. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree and later pursued an LLB from Sindh Muslim Law College.

Durrani, along with his elder brother Agha Salahuddin, contested the 1985 non-party elections held under General Zia-ul-Haq but was unsuccessful. In 1990, he was arrested on embezzlement charges during Nawaz Sharif’s first government and spent a period in jail.

Despite early challenges, Durrani went on to become one of the most influential PPP figures in Sindh, serving two consecutive terms as the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, from 2013 to 2018 and 2018 to 2023. His tenure was marked by legislative continuity, party loyalty, and his steadfast support for PPP’s democratic vision.

Agha Siraj Durrani’s passing marks the end of an era in Sindh’s political landscape, leaving behind a legacy of public service, resilience, and loyalty to his party and province.
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