On February 13, 2026, the political landscape of Pakistan was marked by the passing of senior politician and former Punjab Assembly member, Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri. According to 'Aaj TV Latest', Qadri died at approximately 4 AM in a private hospital due to heart complications, having been admitted three days prior. His funeral is scheduled for the same evening after Maghrib prayers on Lawrence Road, Lahore. Express News highlighted that Qadri was a prominent figure, serving as the spokesperson for the Awam Pakistan Party in Punjab at the time of his death, and previously held significant roles within the Pakistan Muslim League (N), including that of a government spokesperson.