Prominent Leader Ilyas Ahmad Bilour Passes Away In Peshawar

Former senator and key figure in the Awami National Party (ANP), Ilyas Ahmad Bilour, has passed away in Islamabad due to ongoing kidney disease. Bilour had been a vital contributor to the ANP, serving as a senator in 2012, and had also been involved in various political activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bilour, 84, had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital and was expected to make a recovery, albeit a slow one. Despite his health issues, his family and political colleagues continued to cherish his contributions to the country and politics. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to Bilour's family, praising his commitment to public service, while emphasizing that his services will be remembered forever. Bilour's legacy extends far beyond his own individual accomplishments, as he played a pivotal role in shaping the ANP's guidelines and vision for the party.

The news of Bilour's passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences from across the country, with President Asif Ali Zardari and other political leaders paying their respects. Additionally, Bilour's funeral prayer will be offered tomorrow at 2:00 PM at Wazir Bagh in Peshawar, provided that local authorities permit. As news of Ilyas Ahmad Bilour's passing spreads, many are remembering his fate of also losing his brother, Bashir Ahmad Bilour, in a tragic attack. His nephew, Ghazanfar Bilour, who is currently part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), represents another familiar name within the family's long history of political activism.

With this loss, the political landscape has been impacted by yet another passing of a leader whose service to the nation was evident. Once a resilient crusader, Ilyas Bilour's resolve will undoubtedly inspire those who follow in his footsteps.