Rafiq Tarar, a former Pakistani judge who was President from 1997 to 2001, died on Monday at the age of 92.
Tarar’s grandson, Azam Tarar, announced his grandfather’s death on Twitter.
Pakistan’s President Arif Ali, Prime Minister Imran Khan, and other major lawmakers, as well as the country’s military head, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, expressed their sorrow.
Tarar was elected president of Pakistan after former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s party backed him in the 1997 presidential election.
Tarar was a close friend of Nawaz Sharif, who was elected to parliament in 1997.
Rafiq Tarar cause of death
He died in the eastern city of Lahore after a long illness.
Was Rafiq Tarar married? Did Rafiq Tarar have children?
Rafiq Tarar was married and had children but their details are not in the limelight.
Rafiq Tarar net worth
He left behind a net worth estimated around $3 million dollars.
When is Rafiq Tarar funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
The family is yet to announce the funeral arrangements to the general public.