The funeral prayer for Abdul Latif Hatim Dilawari Baloch, who served the Pakistan embassy in Qatar for nearly half a century in different capacities, was held at Abu Hamour mosque Sunday.
Baloch breathed his last on Saturday night in Doha. He will be buried at his hometown Lyari in Karachi, Pakistan. Baloch is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
The funeral prayer was attended by Pakistan ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, embassy officials and staff, and a large gathering comprising Qataris and Pakistani community members.
Baloch, who was born in 1947, moved to Qatar in 1973 and joined the Pakistan embassy from day one. Initially, he worked on honorary basis. Until his death, Baloch served the embassy in different capacities and handled various portfolios with dedication and sincerity.
During his young age, he was an excellent footballer. But Baloch had to quit playing the sport because of a knee injury. He was also an active and vibrant member of the Pakistani community in Qatar and was known for his helping and kind nature.
The funeral prayer was attended by Pakistan ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, embassy officials and staff, and a large gathering comprising Qataris and Pakistani community members.
Baloch, who was born in 1947, moved to Qatar in 1973 and joined the Pakistan embassy from day one. Initially, he worked on honorary basis. Until his death, Baloch served the embassy in different capacities and handled various portfolios with dedication and sincerity.
During his young age, he was an excellent footballer. But Baloch had to quit playing the sport because of a knee injury. He was also an active and vibrant member of the Pakistani community in Qatar and was known for his helping and kind nature.