Azad Kashmir President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry Dies
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jan 31, 2026
This event is unlikely to have a direct impact on financial markets as it concerns the passing of a political leader in Pakistan===Azad Kashmir, a region with limited direct financial market relevance. The event is primarily of political and social significance.
Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, the President of Pakistan===Azad Kashmir, passed away in Islamabad at the age of 71 (or 73, according to some reports) after a prolonged illness. He was a seasoned politician who served as AJK Prime Minister in 1996 and was elected President in 2021. Chaudhry was known for his strong political standing in the region, having been elected nine times as a member of the AJK Legislative Assembly from Mirpur. He played a significant role in highlighting the Kashmir issue at international forums, leading rallies and demonstrations in front of the United Nations, European Union, and various institutions in the United States. His death comes just days before Kashmir Solidarity Day. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and offered condolences, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to public service and the Kashmir cause. His funeral prayers are scheduled to be held in his native village of Chichiyan in Mirpur.
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