COAS, CNS condole demise of PM's aide Naeemul Haq

The COAS prayed for the deceased and his family

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday expressed his grief on the sad demise of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haque.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS prayed for the deceased and his family. “May Allah bless the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family, Aamen,” COAS said.

On the other hand, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also expressed his grief over the sad demise of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq.

In a message received from the Pakistan Navy Spokesperson, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi extended his heartfelt condolence on the death of prominent politician Naeemul Haq.

“May Allah exalt the ranks of the late and give patience to his family,” the Naval Chief prayed. 

Political leaders express grievance on his demise

The political leadership of the country expressed grievance on the death of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stalwart Naeemul Haque who passed away at the age of 70 after suffering from cancer.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif extended profound condolences to the bereaved family and the PTI, and expressed sadness to hear about Naeemul Haque’s demise.

Very sad to hear about the passing away of Naeem-ul-Haq. My profound condolences to the bereaved family and the PTI. May Allah rest his soul in peace!

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 15, 2020

Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid called the PTI senior leader “a true friend, a pillar and a patriot”. She also expressed condolences saying: “Terribly saddened that Naeemul Haque lost the battle to his illness. May Allah grant him the highest state in Jannah.”

A true friend, a pillar, a patriot. Terribly saddened that @naeemul_haque lost the battle to his illness. May Allah grant him the highest state in Jannah. He fought valiantly for the cause of Naya Pakistan & stood besides @ImranKhanPTI through thick and thin. A gem lost.

— Dr. Yasmin Rashid (@Dr_YasminRashid) February 15, 2020

She added that Naeemul Haque fought valiantly for the cause of ‘Naya Pakistan’ and stood besides Prime Minister Imran Khan through thick and thin.

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar expressed deep sorrow and regret over the death of Naeemul Haque and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

He lauded the unparalleled services of the stalwart for the party and called him a valuable asset. He added that they have lost a long and sincere friend and his services will be remembered. 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan condoled the death of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stalwart Naeemul Haque, who passed away today after fighting a long battle with cancer, and termed his demise as an “irreplaceable void”.

PM Imran expressed that he is devastated by one of his oldest friends Naeem’s demise. “He was one of the 10 founding members of PTI and by far the most loyal”, he added.

Am devastated by one of my oldest friend Naeem s passing. He was one of the 10 founding mbrs of PTI & by far the most loyal. In 23 yrs of PTI s trials & tribulations, he stood by me. He was always there for support whenever we were at our lowest ebb.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 15, 2020

He went on to say that throughout the 23 years of PTI’s trials and tribulations, Naeemul Haque always stood by him. “He was always there for support whenever we were at our lowest ebb”, he expressed.

PM Imran praised the PTI stalwart for his courage and optimism and said: “In the last two years I saw him battle cancer with courage and optimism,” he said, adding that till the end Naeemul Haque was involved in party’s affairs and attended cabinet meetings as long as he was able.

In the last two years I saw him battle cancer with courage and optimism. Till the very end he was involved in Party affairs and attended cabinet meetings as long as he was able. His passing has left an irreplaceable void.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 15, 2020

“His passing has left an irreplaceable void”, he said.

Similarly, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry also expressed grievance and said Naeemul Haque “fought like a lion” against cancer, calling the deceased polition “a friend, elder and a colleague". He prayed for the deceased soul. 

Naeem Ul Haq fought like a lion aagainstt Cancer, a friend, elder and a colleague .... will always be missed... may Allah Rest his soul in peace #RIPNaeemUlHaq

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) February 15, 2020

Expressing grief over Naeemul Haque’s death, Special Advisor to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan said the deceased was an asset of the party. "The vaccum created after his death will not be easy to fill", she added.

Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari tweeted that in Haque’s passing, she has lost "a unique friend". "His humour, his political support for me in PTI, his passion for music, his temper — & his fight against cancer till the end — all was so "Naeem"! Can’t imagine PTI without Naeem frankly! So many wonderful memories come flooding," she said.

In Naeem s passing I have lost a unique friend. His humour, his political support for me in PTI, his passion for music, his temper - & his fight against cancer till the end - all was so "Naeem"! Can t imagine PTI without Naeem frankly! So many wonderful memories come flooding.

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) February 15, 2020

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also saddened by the demise of Haque and said he "fought cancer with true grit and determination. His commitment to the party and services to PTI were invaluable. He was a great friend and shall be missed."

Deeply saddened by the demise of Naeem Ul Haq. He fought cancer with true grit and determination. His commitment to the party and services to PTI were invaluable. He was a great friend and shall be missed. May his soul rest in peace.

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 15, 2020

PTI leader Shahbaz Gill said Haque "fought like a hero. Always saw him smiling during the very painful cancer treatment process."

Sad news. Naeem bhai is no more. RIP. He fought like a hero. Always saw him smiling during the very painful cancer treatment process.

— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) February 15, 2020

Naeemul Haque lost his battle against cancer and passed away in Karachi at the age of 70.