ISLAMABAD, Mr. Riyaz H Bokhari, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s bureaucracy and the former Auditor General, passed away in Lahore on October 29, 2023. He was 98 years old. Throughout his nearly four-decade-long career, Mr. Bokhari held various key positions within the Federal Government and was renowned for his contributions to the nation.
According to Press Information Department, beyond his role as the Auditor General of Pakistan, Mr. Bokhari served in significant roles including Secretary Industries, Secretary Defence Production, Chairman of the National Fertilizer Corporation of Pakistan, Chairman of Pakistan Railways, and Member Finance of the Railway Board.
His funeral prayers, or Namaz e Janaza, are scheduled for today, October 31, 2023, at 4 pm following the Asar Prayers. The services will be held at the T Block Mosque located in Phase 2 of DHA, Lahore. A Qul ceremony will take place on November 2nd, starting at 4 pm with a subsequent dua at 5 pm, to be held at the Defence J Club in Phase 1, DHA, Lahore.
Mr. Bokhari is survived by his children: Professor Shahid H Bokhari, Rubina Bokhari, and Sohail Bokhari.