President Asif Ali Zardari expresses grief and describes Chaudhry’s services to politics as ‘invaluable’
AJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry. Photo: File
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry died at the age of 71 on Saturday due to prolonged illness.
Chaudhry also served as the Prime Minister of AJK from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he was the President of the Pakistan Peoples Party in AJK from 1991 to 2001.
President and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over the death while describing the national and political services of the deceased as “invaluable”.
صدرِ ورقسل عسيف علی زرداری کا صدرآزاد جممو و کاشمر, بیرستر سل؆مون . के त्याँ पर ग्टन रंग व गम का इज्ञाज।
The president of the country made the forgiveness of the deceased from Allah and exalted him in heaven.
The president of the country values the deceased’s national and political services…
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) 31 January 2026
Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani also expressed grief over the demise and called Chaudhry a wise, dignified and principled politician. “Barrister Sultan Mehmood played a key role in highlighting the Kashmir issue effectively on the international stage,” he said.
Gilani added: “His services to AJK will always be remembered. His political struggle remains a guiding light for future generations.”
His official Facebook page had rubbished rumors about his health on January 10, saying he was better than before.
