President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express grief over Ayatollah Khamenei's martyrdom

Islamabad (Web Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sahrif have expressed profound sorrow over the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and other members of Iran’s senior leadership who were martyred alongside him.

In a statement, President Zardari conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Iran.

“Pakistan stands with the Iranian nation in this moment of grief and shares in their loss,” he said.
The president observed that the passing of a leader of such stature, along with other senior figures, would be deeply felt across the Muslim world. He prayed for the departed souls.

President Zardari also prayed to Allah Almighty to grant patience and fortitude to the people of Iran during this difficult time.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, said the government and the people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In a post on X, he said Pakistan also expresses concern over the violation of the norms of international law.

It is an age-old convention that the Heads of State/Government should not be targeted, he stated.

“We pray for the departed soul. May Allah Almighty grant patience and strength to the Iranian people to bear this irreparable loss,” PM Shehbaz said.