Former Karachi mayor Naimatullah Khan passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with illness.
He was the mayor of Karachi from August 2001 to June 2005. Jamat-i-Islami leader announced the death of the former mayor. According to his family, his funeral prayers will be held tomorrow.
President Arif Alvi, Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar took to Twitter to express their sorrow at Khan's demise.
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— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) February 25, 2020
I am deeply grieved over the sad demise of Former Nazim #Karachi #NaimatullahKhan Sahab, May Allah grant eternal #Peace to the departed soul, and strength to the bereaved family. #Karachi #JI
— Wasim Akhtar (@wasimakhtar1955) February 25, 2020
Extremely saddened to hear about the passing of Naimatullah Khan. He was a very humble man and had done a lot for the people of karachi during his time as the mayor. May Allah give strength and sabr to his family and grant him maghfirat. Ameen pic.twitter.com/jbV8Fmj41t
— Babar Khan Ghauri (@BabarKGhauri) February 25, 2020