Former deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Prof Khurshid Ahmad passes away
Pakistan
Prof Khurshid Ahmad passed away in Leicester, United Kingdom, on Sunday at the age of 93
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Renowned Islamic scholar, economist, and former deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Prof Khurshid Ahmad, passed away in Leicester, United Kingdom, on Sunday at the age of 93.
According to sources, funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Prof Khurshid Ahmad was a distinguished academic and policymaker, who played a key role in shaping Pakistan’s ideological and economic direction.
He served as federal minister for planning and development and was elected to the Senate three times, making significant contributions to legislation and national development policies.
In recognition of his lifelong services, he was awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in 2011, and received the King Faisal International prize for Service to Islam in 1990.
Tributes and prayers are pouring in from across the globe, as scholars, students, and political leaders remember a man whose legacy continues to guide Islamic thought and public policy.
PM SHEHBAZ CONDOLES DEATH
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief on the death of Prof Khurshid Ahmad.
In a statement, he prayed for the elevation of the departed soul's ranks and the grant of patience and fortitude to the bereaved family.
The prime minister said Prof Khurshid rendered valuable services for the promotion of Islamic economics. “May Allah Almighty grant him a place in Jannah,” he added.
