PTI women's wing leader Saloni Bokhari passes away, loses battle with cancer
Imran Khan expressed sorrow at loss of her party's founding member and Women's Wing Punjab President
(Web Desk) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women wing leader Syeda Saloni Bokhari passed away today after losing the battle with cancer. She was not only the founding member of PTI but also the President of Women’s Wing Punjab.
She was appointed as the Punjab Women’s Wing President on August 28, 2011 in a simple ceremony attended by the PTI office bearers and members.
Devastated by the loss of Saloni Bokhari who lost her battle to cancer this morning. She stood by me through thick and thin. She was there when the party passed through it’s greatest crisis.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 15, 2017
On her demise, Imran Khan took to Twitter and expressed sorrow. He tweeted, “Devastated by the loss of Saloni Bokhari who lost her battle to cancer this morning. She stood by me through thick and thin. She was there when the party passed through it’s greatest crisis.”
He credited Bokhari for standing by the party through thick and thin. Imran Khan said that she provided support despite several crises.
Extremely saddened by the demise of PTI stalwart Saloni Bukhari, who had been fighting cancer for long! Her selfless services for PTI & the way she stood with IK during difficult times, can never be forgotten. May Allah reward her with the highest rank in Jannat.
— Jahangir Khan Tareen (@JahangirKTareen) December 15, 2017
Jahangir Khan Tareen also shared a message for Bokhari on Twitter. “Extremely saddened by the demise of PTI stalwart Saloni Bukhari, who had been fighting cancer for long! Her selfless services for PTI & the way she stood with IK during difficult times, can never be forgotten. May Allah reward her with the highest rank in Jannat,” he said.
Other members of PTI including Sarah Ahmad, Maleeka Bokhari, Mohammad Sarwar, Munaza Hassan, Saifullah K Nyazee, Momina Basit and others showed grief on the sad demise.
Deeply saddened at Saloni Bokhari Apa s demise. V big loss for PTI. She was an icon for PTI women & an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/UYq9R8q4XD
— Sarah Ahmad (@SarahAhmad_PTI) December 15, 2017
Absolutely devastated at the loss of Saloni Bokhari, a stalwart & a founding member of PTI who will be remembered for her dedication, hard work & kind / generous personality. May Allah bless her soul. pic.twitter.com/1yDBQ9AdE4
— Mohammad Sarwar (@ChMSarwar) December 15, 2017
Inna Lillah e Wa Inna Alehe Rajeoon. Feeling shocked & speechless on Saloni s sad demise. May Allah SWT give her best place in Jannat ul Firdous. Ameen :( @FauziaKasuri @Saloni_Bokhari pic.twitter.com/AUd7ATprkj
— Nazia Rubbani PTI (@naziarubbani) December 15, 2017
Deeply saddened by the demise of @Saloni_Bokhari. An icon of PTI and a very dignified woman. She will be truly missed by everyone. May Allah grant her an exalted place in Jannat. Please remember her in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/HOwTg2qHi1
— Maleeka Bokhari (@MalBokhari) December 15, 2017