Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Amir of Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, Senator Professor Sajid Mir. In a statement, he prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister lauded the services of late Professor Sajid Mir, stating that he has been a foresighted political personality and Islamic scholar, whose demise has created a vacuum in the national political scene which could hardly be filled.

Shehbaz Sharif noted that late Sajid Mir consistently raised his voice against extremism and sectarianism, which was a significant part of his contributions to politics and religion.

The Prime Minister also shared his and the entire nation’s sympathies with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.