Renowned educationist Hunaid Lakhani passes away at 49 in Karachi
Philanthropist, Social Worker, and Founding chancellor Iqra University’s (IU) Hunaid Lakhani passed away in Karachi on Thursday at the age of 49.
The chancellor was actively busy in flood relief activities in Thatta, whereupon returning to the city, he developed a fever and his condition started to deteriorate, His secretary Lakho said, adding that he was subsequently diagnosed with dengue.
News of Lakhani’s demise shocked all segments of society. Government representatives, politicians, and rights activists all termed death a great loss for the country.
President Arif Alvi expressed deep grief and prayed for the departed. “We must remember through these incidents that life is uncertain and short,” Alvi tweeted.
Renowned educationist Hunaid Lakhani passes away at 49 in Karachi
PTI’s Shehryar Afridi also expressed grief and remembered Lakhani as someone who “worked extensively in various fields to uplift the lives of the masses.”
“Today we have lost a philanthropist, an academician, and a comrade who was more like a brother,” Afridi said.
“I just can’t believe that you are gone,” said musician-turned-social worker Shehzad Roy.
MNA Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said Lakhani was “a winner in every front of life but lost to dengue”. He offered his condolences to the family.
Fellow educationist Ibrahim Hasan Murad also offered his condolences saying: “Deeply sorry to hear about the passing away of educational leader and Chancellor of Iqra University Mr. Hunaid Lakhani. His services in Pakistani higher education will always be remembered. May Allah elevate his rank in Jannah.”
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of Mr. HUNAID HUSSAIN LAKHANI.
Namaz-E-Janaza will be held on Friday, 9th September at Masjid E Saheem after namaz e Jumma (1:30 PM, Khayaban-E-Rahat). #HunaidLakhani pic.twitter.com/Xrp79zBiiB— Hunaid Lakhani (@HunaidH_Lakhani) September 8, 2022
