PPP senior leader Chaudhry Yaqoob passed away, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Friday.

His funeral will be held at 1.30 pm after Zohr prayers at Jahangir Park on Ferozepur Road near General Hospital on March 25.

The party leadership expressed condolence over the demise and showed sympathy with the bereaved family of the deceased.

They paid tribute to Chaudhry Yaqoob for his lifelong services to the party and said he will be remembered in their heart.

They prayed the Almighty may rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this repairable loss with fortitude.