President Asif Ali Zardari expresses grief, 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 passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday due to prolonged illness.
Chaudhry also served as the prime minister of AJK from 1996 to 2001. In addition, he was the president of the Pakistan Peoples Party in AJK from 1991 to 2001.
President and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari expressed grief over the death while describing the national and political services of the deceased as “invaluable”.
صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا صدرآزاد جموں و کشمیر، بیرسٹر سلطان محمود چوہدری کے انتقال پر گہرے رنج و غم کا اظہار۔
صدرِ مملکت نے الّلہ تعالیٰ سے مرحوم کی مغفرت اور جنتِ فردوس میں اعلیٰ مقام کی دعا کی۔
صدرِ مملکت نے مرحوم کی قومی اور سیاسی خدمات کو گرانقدر قرار دیتے ہوئے…
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) January 31, 2026
Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani also expressed sorrow over the passing, calling 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 for AJK will always be remembered. His political struggle remains a guiding light for future generations.”
His official Facebook page had rubbished rumours about his health on January 10 and said he was better than before.
