Pakistan Deputy PM to attend Khaleda Zia’s Janaza

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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to attend the Janaza prayer of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

“We have the confirmation that our Deputy Prime Minister will come here (Dhaka) and join the Janaza,“ Pakistan High Commission’s Press Counsellor in Dhaka Fasih Ullah Khan told BSS this evening.

Khan added that Dar would arrive in Dhaka tomorrow morning. Earlier, Pakistan’s Prime Minister and President expressed deep sorrow at the death of Begum Zia, extending condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh.

In a condolence message, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Begum Zia was a committed friend of Pakistan. My Government and the people of Pakistan stand with the people of Bangladesh in this moment of sorrow.” Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed grief over the demise of the late leader.

“President Asif Ali Zardari is deeply grieved by the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He extends heartfelt condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh. Her leadership and services will be remembered with respect,” the message said.