K-P MNA Munir Orakzai passes away

Lawmaker had only recently recovered from the novel coronavirus

ORAKZAI: National Assembly member (MNA) Munir Orakzai passed away in the Kurram district on Tuesday.

The 61-year-old Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) lawmaker had only recently recovered from an infection of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Orakzai had initially tested positive for Covid-19 in April, confirmed the lawmaker’s nephew Irfanullah.

The lawmaker had travelled to the federal capital to attend a session of the parliament in a wheelchair. He fell ill during the session and was shifted to the Polyclinic Hospital.

Orakzai hailed from Kurram district and was elected on NA-45 during the 2018 general elections. He was laid to rest in his native village on Tuesday.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 3^rd, 2020.