ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the residence of senior Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and distinguished intellectual, late Senator Irfan Siddiqui to offer his condolences to his family.
During his visit, the prime minister met with the late senator’s eldest son, Imran Siddiqui, and other family members to offer his condolences and sympathy. On the occasion, the prime minister also offered Fateha for the departed soul.
He prayed for the elevation of the departed soul’s ranks in Jannah and for patience and strength for the bereaved family.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, paying tribute to the late senator’s political and national services, said “Irfan Siddiqui was a refined, and dignified personality who left a deep mark on the intellectual and political history of the country.”
“Senator Irfan Siddiqui was a symbol of loyalty and a shining star on Pakistan’s intellectual and journalistic horizon,” the prime minister remarked.
He said the late Irfan Siddiqui was a long-time companion of Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and a devoted member of the party.
“He shared a bond of mutual respect with me and was a man of great compassion,” the prime minister said adding “Irfan Siddiqui set an example of principled, tolerant, patient, and dignified politics in every era”.
Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi accompanied the prime minister.