Afzal Hussain Tarar, father of Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Member of National Assembly Saira Afzal Tarar and senior politician, passed away on Sunday.

Senior politician Afzal Hussain Tarar passed away today due to cardiac arrest, the deceased’s funeral prayers were offered today at 7 pm in his native village Kullo Tarar.

Afzal Hussain Tarar has been a former Federal Parliamentary Secretary and has been a member of the National Assembly twice in the past.

Condolences poured in for Tarar, who was a respected veteran politican, from all quarters.

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz expressed sorrow at Tarar’s death, calling him a trusted and loyal aide to Nawaz Sharif.