ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom Nawaz today.
In a letter to the former prime minister, Modi expressed sorrow over the death of Kulsoom.
“I pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to Begum Sahiba and strength to you and the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss,” the letter read further.
Begum Kulsoom Nawaz has died of cancer in London’s Harley Street clinic today.
She had been battling with lymphoma (throat) cancer since August 2017. According to reports, her health deteriorated last night after which she was placed on life support earlier today.
The former first lady will be laid to rest in Raiwand on Friday.
Leaders of all political parties, politicians, journalists and celebrities from all over the world have extended sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the former first lady.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message expressed deep sorrow and grief over Kulsoom’s death and said her family and heirs would be provided with all facilities as per law.