PTI MNA Mumtaz Mustafa passes away

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the National Assembly Mumtaz Mustafa has died of a heart attack.

Mumtaz Mustafa was living in Parliament Lodges, where he died due to a heart attack. Mumtaz Mustafa belonged to Rahim Yar Khan and had been elected an MNA from the NA-171 constituency.

The National Assembly spokesman has also confirmed the death of Mumtaz Mustafa. He said that due to the death of the MNA, the National Assembly session will be adjourned today without any proceedings. 

Doctors confirmed that the MNA died of a heart attack. "Mumtaz Mustafa had a heart attack at Parliament Lodges and was already dead by the time he reached the hospital," they said further. "The body of Mumtaz Mustafa is being handed over to his family."

Moreover, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of MNA Mumtaz Mustafa. He paid tribute to the political and social services of the deceased.

Ayaz Sadiq said he was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden death of Mumtaz Mustafa, adding that his political and social services will be remembered forever.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also confirmed its MNA's death on its official X account.

"Tehreek-e-Insaf MNA Advocate Mumtaz Mustafa from Rahim Yar Khan NA-171 has passed away. May Allah grant the deceased a high place in Jannat al-Firdous and grant patience to his family. Ameen," the party posted on its account. 

PTI chief whip Malik Amir Dogar attributed Mumtaz Mustafa's death to mental stress. He said the MNA was seriously injured in an accident but recovered, adding that Mumtaz Mustafa was among the 41 members who were living under mental stress. 

Dogar further claimed that Mustafa had expressed fears that if he went to his constituency, he might be arrested. "He felt safer in Parliament Lodges," he added.