April 4, 2026 4:36:27 PM
Agha Siraj Durrani, the veteran politician and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, passed away at the age of 72 on 15 October 2025.
He had been battling prolonged health issues and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Karachi at the time of his passing. Here is a brief look at his legacy:
- Political Career: A stalwart of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), he was a close confidante of Asif Ali Zardari and served as the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly from 2013 to 2024.
- Family Legacy: He followed in the footsteps of his father, Agha Sadaruddin, and his uncle, Agha Badruddin, both of whom had also served as speakers of the same assembly.
- Key Roles: Beyond his time as Speaker, he served as the Acting Governor of Sindh on multiple occasions, most notably in 2017, 2018, and 2022.
Following his death, high-ranking officials including the President and Prime Minister expressed their deep sorrow, noting his long-standing services to the country and the province of Sindh.
Agha Siraj Durrani, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 72.
- Cause of Death: He had been suffering from prolonged health issues, including a brain haemorrhage and kidney complications, and passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Karachi.
- Background: Born on October 5, 1953, in Shikarpur, Durrani was a key figure in Sindh politics, serving as the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly for two consecutive terms (2013-2018 and 2018-2023).
- Condolences: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow over his death, praising his contributions to democracy.
- Burial: He was laid to rest in his ancestral town, Garhi Yasin, in the Shikarpur district.
