Pakistan’s President, PM express condolences over death of Khaleda Zia

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their heartfelt condolences over the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

“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. May her soul rest in peace,” according to a condolence message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday.

In another condolence message posted on his official X handle, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “He was deeply saddened by the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the BNP and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Her lifelong service to Bangladesh and its growth and development leaves a lasting legacy.

"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. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and the people of Bangladesh during this difficult time. May Allah SWT bless her soul. Ameen!"