A close relative of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has passed away, triggering sorrow across the Sharif family and PML-N ranks.
Mian Shahid Shafi, a first cousin of Nawaz Sharif, died after battling illness for a long time. According to family sources, his health had been deteriorating for several months.
Party insiders confirm that Mian Shahid Shafi was highly respected within the family and political circle. His passing is being deeply mourned by both the Sharif family and supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
Nawaz Sharif expressed his heartfelt condolences, remembering his cousin as a “kind-hearted and loyal” person whose absence will be deeply felt.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also offered prayers for the forgiveness of the deceased and hoped for the elevation of his ranks in the hereafter.
The Sharif family is expected to announce details about Mian Shahid Shafi’s funeral and condolence gatherings soon.
The passing of Mian Shahid Shafi marks a moment of personal grief for Pakistan’s most prominent political family.
While the Sharifs have weathered many political storms, this loss brings a more human and emotional moment into the public spotlight. The response from PML-N members highlights how closely family and politics are intertwined in Pakistan’s political landscape.
