File photo of late minister, Rafique Engineer. PHOTO: FILE
According to reports, Engineer left for a morning walk near his residence and suffered a heart attack. He was immediately moved to a private hospital in Defence where he was pronounced dead by the doctors.
Engineer was elected as MPA from Lyari Town in the city of Karachi; additionally he was also made a minister for special education.
Leaders, workers and supporters of the PPP have visited the residence of the late minister to offer their condolences.
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I remember Rafiq Engineer for his suggestion to give Rs.15,000/- to win back people of Lyari. This solution demonstrate that he was a true de-MOCK-raticly elected member and a true believer of "HIS KIND" of de-MOCK-racy. May he rest in peace.
Besides his demise, his fellow de-MOCK-ratic brothers died in Lyari on this March 17th at the hand of another bunch of fellow de-MOCK-ratic brothers. I pray again that they rest in peace. This de-MOCK-ratic government of PPP has given so much Shaheeds to Karachi that the demise of their Jiyalas by HEART ATTACK or CARDIAC ARREST is Sahahdat for them. I pray for Pakistan. Ameen.
Its kinda ironic that he couldn't even step in Lyari and yet was its elected MPA.
A grass root worker of the party moving from student politics to local bodies to provincial assembly. It's sad that workers are passing away of the PPP. RIP Rafique Engineer
Great hero he was
RIP..Inna lillahe wa inna ilehe rajioo Pay some respect to the departed soul.
Seriously everyone - a person has passed away and all we can do is fight on this forum. How about a bit of respect - how about a R.I.P.??? I believe at times like this if you have nothing nice to say then just keep quiet.
Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilehe Rajeaun
@map: Ok so being a minister from lyari what goal did he achieve for Pakistan? Although i can tell u several goals he achieved for the so called "pakistan peoples party" through lyari and thats the difference im talking about
@Pakistani- PPP stands for "PAKISTAN" PEOPLES PARTY in case you didnt know! And he was associated with PPP so you shouldnt be surprised I made that statement.
Relax Mr Pakistani
Cheers
@Ajmal: Do u mind explaining how a person who died of an heart attack is a shaheed?
@Kokhrapar: Sir im sorry to break this news to u but i think uve been sleeping for the past five years and dont seem to notice Pakistan is going through its worst phase, ppp being the reason!!
He was one of the finest politicians this country has ever seen. Another shaheed joins the ranks of PPP. A dark dark day indeed for the nation, we have truly lost another beacon of hope and prosperity.
May Allah gift this nation more Rafique Engineer's.
RIP.
@Pakistani: PPP and Pakistan are not different. PPP is the glue keeping Pakistan together in my opinion.
Inna Lillah ... RIP ... May Allah bless his soul ... now ... why all Pakistanis become good and a great loss to nation ONLY after their death ?
@map: Ya he sacrificed his life for ppp..i wish he did that for Pakistan rather!!
RIP Rafique bhai. He was a hero, simple and down-to-earth man. Had an amazing sense of humour as well. Sacrificed his whole life for PPP.
May Gold bless your soul! Ameen
RIP. A great political worker, true Jiyala and bright politician is no more with us. We will miss you. It is great loss for PPP, Sindh and Pakistan.