# Samia Liaquat Ali Khan's 75th Death Anniversary

> Samia Liaquat Ali Khan reflects on her grandfather's legacy as Pakistan's first prime minister.
- Title: Samia Liaquat Ali Khan's 75th Death Anniversary · Dawn
- Summary: Samia Liaquat Ali Khan reflects on her grandfather's legacy as Pakistan's first prime minister. Samia Liaquat Ali Khan recalls her grandfather's sacrifice…
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- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2037515/partners-and-equals
- Author: Samia Liaquat Ali Khan
- Published: 2026-10-16T02:36:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: samia liaquat ali khan, quaid-i-azam, pakistan, independence movement, margalla hills, radio pakistan, gul-i-ra'ana, news, politics
## 75th death anniversary
Samia Liaquat Ali Khan marks the 75th death anniversary of Shaheed-i-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first prime minister.

> On that fateful day, he left behind his life partner, Ra’ana, and their two sons, Ashraf and Akber, in their home in Karachi, to fly to Rawalpindi to address the nation.
## Assassination details
Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on October 16, 2026, after flying to Rawalpindi to address the nation.
## Family impact
His wife Ra’ana and sons Ashraf and Akber remained in Karachi while he traveled to Rawalpindi for his speech.
## Radio Pakistan broadcast
His speech was aired live by Radio Pakistan but never published due to his assassination.
## Grandfather's background
Samia's grandfather studied at Oxford after disobeying his nawab father, joining the independence movement soon after.
## Grandmother's achievements
Samia's grandmother graduated with an MSc in economics from the University of Lucknow and became a professor.
## Marriage and roles
They married in 1933 and traveled to England to persuade Jinnah to return for independence, becoming his right-hand men.
## Partition legacy
They left all wealth in India, gifted their Delhi mansion to Pakistan, and lived by giving without personal gain.
## Key takeaway

Samia Liaquat Ali Khan recalls her grandfather's sacrifice and commitment to giving, inspired by his life as a leader and family.