Pakistan Speaker meets CA, expresses sorrow over Khaleda's demise

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq called on Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday evening and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the brotherly people and government of Bangladesh on the demise of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, reports UNB.

The two leaders recalled her stature as a distinguished political leader whose contributions to the democratic evolution of Bangladesh are recognised and appreciated across the world.

They lauded her dedication to public service which changed the lives of millions of Bangladeshis for good, recalling her vision for peace, progress and connectivity of the region.

Thanking the Speaker for expressing solidarity with the people of Bangladesh at this juncture, the CA profoundly recalled his meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and DPM/FM Ishaq Dar and appreciated their messages of condolences.

The Speaker arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to offer condolences on the sad demise of Begum Khaleda Zia.