Former Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Minister and Senator Abbas Khan Afridi died after maintaining serious incineration damage in a gas leak explosion in his residence in the Azeem Bagh area in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province’s Kohat District, reported State-powered PTV.
The incident took place on Thursday, and Afridi along with three others were originally switched to CMH Kohat.
Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to the Kharian Burn Center for further treatment. Despite the efforts to save him, Afridi succumbed to his injuries.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep grief over the loss of Afridi and offered prayers to the deceased’s high ranks in the following and for the strength of his family in this difficult time, according to a report from the state -related associated press in Pakistan.
President of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, also expanded compassion and recognized the significant contribution of the deceased Senator to the nation.
The Federal Minister of Power Department, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, shared his grief and remembered Afridi’s obligation to serve the people. Leghari described Afridi as a dedicated figure who worked tirelessly for public and national affairs, reported state -controlled Radio Pakistan.
Abbas Khan Afridi was the brother of the former MPA PPP Amjad Afridi and the son of former Senator Shamim Khan Afridi.
Family sources have confirmed that the funeral beans for the deceased senator will be held in Babri Banda, Kohat, with details to be announced later.
