Former Sindh CM Mumtaz Ali Bhutto passes away in Karachi
Former Sindh chief minister Mumtaz Ali Bhutto passed away on Sunday at his Karachi residence. He was 94 years old.
Also, his spokesperson Ibrahim Abro, while confirming his death; says he has been ill for some time. He adds that; Bhutto’s body will be taken to Larkana for the funeral.
Moreover, A cousin and close aide of PPP founder and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Mumtaz Bhutto had parted ways with the PPP to form his own party — the Sindh National Front (SNF) — in 1989. He has served as both chief minister and governor of Sindh.
Prior to the 2013 general elections, Bhutto had merged the SNF with the PML-N and contested the elections under the latter’s banner. Soon after, however, he developed differences with the PML-N and in 2017, joined the PTI. He was most recently affiliated with the ruling party.
