Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned literary figure and intellectual Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra. In his statement, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra for her services in the fields of education, teaching, research, and especially the promotion of the Urdu language. The Prime Minister prayed for the departed soul, elevation of her ranks, and for patience to the bereaved family.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra was highly respected for her significant contributions to literature and education. Her work in promoting the Urdu language and her dedication to teaching and research has left a lasting impact on the academic community. Her passing is a great loss to the literary and educational circles.