Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) senior leader and Senator Irfan Siddiqui has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Islamabad after experiencing severe breathing difficulties. His family has confirmed that the senator has been undergoing treatment for several days and that his condition required intensive medical care due to complications related to respiratory distress.

According to family sources, Irfan Siddiqui had been under observation at the hospital for some time as doctors monitored his health. However, when his symptoms worsened, including increasing difficulty in breathing, the medical team shifted him to the ICU for specialized treatment and constant monitoring. While the family has not disclosed the specific cause of his respiratory issues, they have asked the public to pray for his swift and complete recovery.

Irfan Siddiqui is widely known as a respected intellectual, columnist, and political advisor. Before becoming a senator, he played an influential role in national politics and policy formulation, especially during previous PML-N governments. He served as a special advisor on National Affairs and Cultural Heritage and has been a prominent voice on democratic governance, institutional harmony, and civil-military relations. His writings and speeches are often cited for their emphasis on constitutional continuity and the importance of political dialogue.

Throughout his political career, Siddiqui has been regarded as a bridge-builder within political and administrative circles. He has frequently advocated for moderation, consensus, and national unity during periods of political polarization. His absence from parliamentary proceedings during this period of constitutional debates and ongoing legislative developments has already been felt within PML-N and government benches, given his role as a senior statesman within the party.

Leaders from various political parties, journalists, academics, and members of civil society have expressed concern over his health and conveyed best wishes for his recovery. Several PML-N leaders have issued public statements acknowledging his contributions to public discourse and urging supporters to keep him in their prayers. Parliamentary colleagues have described him as a figure whose voice has consistently promoted reflection, patience, and constitutional adherence in political discourse.

In recent months, Irfan Siddiqui had remained active in parliamentary sessions, committee meetings, and policy discussions. However, sources close to his family suggest that he had been experiencing health difficulties intermittently, which eventually worsened and required hospitalization.

Medical professionals attending to him are said to be conducting all necessary tests and treatments to stabilize his condition. The hospital has not yet released an official statement, but individuals familiar with the situation indicate that his condition is being closely monitored and remains serious.

The news of his hospitalization comes at a time when Pakistan’s political environment remains highly engaged with constitutional amendments, governance reforms, and shifting parliamentary alliances. Irfan Siddiqui’s voice and presence during these national discussions are considered valuable, given his experience and role in policymaking.