Based on reports from November 10-12, 2025, PML-N Senator Raja Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui passed away in Islamabad. 

• Date of Death: He passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, following a fortnight-long hospitalization for severe respiratory complications.
• Background: He was a veteran politician, a columnist, and a close aide to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Role: At the time of his passing, he was the PML-N's parliamentary leader in the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• Funeral: He was laid to rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the H-11 graveyard in Islamabad, with the funeral attended by high-ranking officials including PML-N leaders. 

Condolences were offered by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who described him as an important member of the party and a dedicated democrat.

More About Raja Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui

Raja Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui (December 25, 1949 – November 10, 2025) was a prominent Pakistani politician, veteran journalist, and celebrated columnist associated with the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz).

He passed away in Islamabad on November 10, 2025, following a two-week hospitalization for severe respiratory complications.

Political & Professional Career

Irfan Siddiqui was a "man of letters" who bridged the gap between academia, journalism, and high-level statecraft:

• Senator of Pakistan: He served as a Member of the Senate from March 2021 until his death, representing Punjab. He held the influential role of Parliamentary Party Leader of PML-N in the Senate and chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.

• Advisor to Prime Ministers: He was a close and trusted confidant of Nawaz Sharif, serving as a Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Affairs.

• Press Secretary: During the late 1990s, he served as the Press Secretary to the President of Pakistan, Rafiq Tarar.

• Journalism & Literature: Before his formal entry into politics, he was one of Pakistan's most respected Urdu columnists. His writings were noted for their literary grace, historical depth, and staunch defense of civilian supremacy and constitutionalism.

Key Achievements & Honors

• Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2014): He was awarded Pakistan's second-highest civilian honor in recognition of his services to journalism and public discourse.

• Literary Legacy: In May 2024, he published his book, PTI and Pakistan: From Cypher to Final Call, which analyzed the country's recent political crises.

• Educational Background: He began his career as an educator and remained a lifelong advocate for educational reform and the nurturing of intellectual curiosity in the youth.

Personal Details

His death was marked by tributes from across the political spectrum, with leaders describing him as a "gentleman politician" and a fearless guardian of democratic values.