Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb’s mother-in-law dies after illness in Lahore

The mother-in-law of Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has died after an illness, according to information provided by her family.

The deceased had been receiving treatment at General Hospital in Lahore before her death.

Funeral prayers are scheduled to be held at 1.30pm at the GOR-I complex near P Q Road in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb has served as senior minister in the Punjab government since March 2024. She is a close aide of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Before joining the provincial government, Aurangzeb held several federal positions, including federal minister for information and broadcasting. She also served as a member of the National Assembly on two occasions.

She was elected to the Punjab Assembly in February 2024 and later joined the provincial cabinet led by Maryam Nawaz.