Taj Haider Passes Away at 83, Leaves Legacy
As a guiding light for the new generation, Haider's struggles and sacrifices for democracy will never be forgotten, and his decades-long contributions to Pakistani politics, society, and literature will continue to be celebrated.
Senator Taj Haider, a founding member and central secretary general of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), has passed away at the age of 83 in Karachi, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to democracy and public service.
Haider was under treatment at a local hospital in Karachi before his passing. He was a stalwart of the PPP and a leading voice on democratic governance, economic justice, and cultural rights. Haider joined the PPP in 1967 and held various positions within the party, including general secretary and chairman of the party's Central Election Monitoring Cell.
The PPP leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, have expressed their grief and paid tribute to Haider's services to the party and democracy. Other leaders, including Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori, have also condoled Haider's death, hailing him as a dedicated democrat and a man of knowledge and action.
Haider's death has been described as an irreparable loss, with many leaders expressing their shock and sadness at his passing. Despite his passing, Haider's legacy and contributions to Pakistani politics and democracy are expected to be remembered for years to come, inspiring future generations to follow in his footsteps.