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Chehlum of Rehman Malik tomorrow

By Our Correspondent
March 26, 2022

Islamabad : ‘Rasm-e-Chehlum’ and ‘Quran Khawani’ of Pakistan People’s Party Senior leader and former Interior Minister, Senator Abdul Rehman Malik will be held tomorrow (Sunday).

‘Rasm-e-Chehlum’ and ‘Quran Khawani’ of Rehman Malik, who passed away on February 23, 2022, at a private hospital in Islamabad, will be held at 3 pm at House No. 9, Street 89, Embassy Road, G-6/3 here..

Abdul Rehman Malik who was born on December 12, 1951 held various important positions during his long career and served the country all his life playing an important and heroic role in the internal, external and political affairs of the country, successfully handling major national and security challenges faced by the country.

Government of Pakistan, in his time had honoured him with the highest civil awards of ‘Sitara-e-Shujaat’ Gallantry – a civilian award for bravery, and ‘Nishan-e-Imtiaz’ for his bravery and in recognition of his outstanding services to the country.

He remained a close aide of former Prime Minister, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and assisted her during her exile and later served as the country’s longest serving Interior Minister during the PPP government and up to his last breath remained associated with Pakistan People’s Party.

Late Abdul Rehman Malik’s sons, Ali Rehman Malik, Umar Rehman Malik, and family has requested participation in ‘Quran Khwani’ and collective ‘Dua’. Umar Rehman Malik said that he requests all to offer special prayers for his late father.