Wattoo was a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and served as chief minister of Punjab three times. Additionally, he previously served as Speaker of Punjab Assembly
Former chief minister of Punjab Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has passed away at the age of 86. He had been suffering from a prolonged illness, Aaj News reported citing sources.
Wattoo was a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and served as the chief minister of Punjab three times. Additionally, he previously served as the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly.
The veteran politician hailed from Haveli Lakha, a town in Punjab. Sources stated that his funeral prayers will be offered in Wasawewala on Wednesday.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed grief and sorrow over the passing of senior politician.
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