Ex-secretary information & broadcasting Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar passes away

ISLAMABAD, April 05 (SABAH): Former secretary information and broadcasting Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar has passed away after prolonged illness.

For some time he was not keeping well and on Saturday he left for his heavenly abode. He was very able pre common officer of the Information Service who has rare qualities of head and heart. He was chairman of Information Secretaries Association. He had natural instinct for public relationing. May Allah grant him high place in heavens and patience and strength to the family to bear this loss with fortitude.

Meanwhile the Forum of Information Group Secretaries expressed deep sorrow on the passing of its Chair, Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar, a distinguished and revered member of the Information Group who joined the service in 1969 and rose to its highest echelons. Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar held several key positions during his illustrious career in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, culminating in his appointment as Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting. He also served with distinction as the Federal Secretary for Population Welfare. Throughout his decades-long career, he exemplified the finest traditions of public service, combining intellectual acumen with a generous and compassionate spirit. He was a man blessed with qualities of both head and heart—respected for his integrity, admired for his grace, and remembered for his unwavering commitment to the service and the values it stands for. His conduct, marked by dignity and professionalism, kept the banner of the Information Group flying high through changing times and challenges.

The Forum pays glowing tribute to his immense contributions to the service and the country. His passing is a profound loss not only to his family but also to the Information Group fraternity, colleagues, and the many friends whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, grandchildren, and a wide circle of colleagues and well-wishers. His Namaz-e-Janazah will be offered tomorrow (Sunday) after Zohar prayers at 1:30 PM at Markazi Jamia Masjid, Sangam Market, I-8/3, Islamabad.

The Forum extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prays for eternal peace for the departed soul.

Meanwhile Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of former secretary information and broadcasting Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar.

In a condolence message, the information minister extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar.

Attaullah Tarar said he was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Khawaja Ijaz Sarwar.

The minister said that the deceased was a dignified, sincere and experienced personality who played a key role in the development of the information sector and the effective interpretation and dissimination of the national narrative.

The services of the deceased will always be remembered, Attaullah Tarar maintained. He played to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.