Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Secretary General and senior politician Senator Taj Haider passed away at the age of 83 after a brief illness. According to his family, the PPP leader was undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
His janaza prayer will be held on Wednesday after Zuhrain prayers at Imbargah Yasrab in Phase IV DHA, Karachi.
Taj Haider was born on March 8, 1942, in an academic family in Kota, Rajasthan. He received his early education from Government Boys High School, Ranchhor Line Karachi. He entered the field of fine arts and also wrote for television. He also played the role of Professor Audiwala in his drama serial "Abla Paa". He also wrote columns in various newspapers.
Taj Haider attended the 1967 Socialist Convention and formally joined PPP in the same year. He was one of the founding members of the Party, who was also awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for scientific services in 2012.
In 2006, he was also awarded the 13th PTV Award for Best Drama Serial Writer. According to the family, the deceased had been undergoing treatment at a local hospital. PPP leader Waqar Mehdi expressed deep sorrow over his passing, saying, "He was a long-time companion and an outstanding political worker.
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