Ameerul Azeem, the Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), has died after a prolonged battle with cancer, aged 72. His passing was confirmed by JI officials, marking a significant loss for the party. Azeem had been undergoing treatment for the disease for some time and his health deteriorated recently. He was a prominent figure within JI, actively involved in the party’s political and social initiatives. His contributions extended to various fields including education and social welfare. Azeem’s death prompts mourning from across the political spectrum in Pakistan, with leaders expressing their condolences. He leaves behind a wife, three daughters and two sons.