PM Imran, President express heartfelt condolences over demise of Syed Ali Gilani

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PM Imran, President express heartfelt condolences over demise of Syed Ali Gilani

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi have expressed their heartfelt condolences over the demise of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani.

Prime Minister Imran Khan in his tweet said, "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Gilani who struggled all his life for his people & their right to self determination."

Imran Khan said that he suffered incarceration and torture by the occupying Indian state but remained resolute.

We in Pakistan salute his courageous struggle and remember his words: "Hum Pakistani hain aur Pakistan Humara hai", Imran Khan stated.

PM Imran said that the Pakistan flag will fly at half mast and we will observe a day of official mourning.

On the other hand President Arif Alvi also expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of brave Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani.

President in his statement said that with the death of Syed Ali Gilani Kashmir has lost a great leader.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on his Twitter handle while expressing regret over sudden demise of Hurriyet leader said Pakistan mourns the loss of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, torch bearer of the Kashmir freedom movement. Shah Sb fought for the rights of Kashmiris till the very end, under house arrest of Indian occupation. May he rest in peace and may his dream of freedom come true.