Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of former Chief Minister of Sindh Aftab Shaban Mirani. In his condolence message, the President extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the elevation of ranks of the departed soul. Asif Ali Zardari paid rich tribute to Aftab Shaban Mirani for his valuable services to democracy, the Federation of Pakistan, and public welfare. The President said Aftab Shaban Mirani was among the close associates of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, and was a sincere and loyal leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party.

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has also expressed grief and sorrow over the passing of former Sindh Chief Minister Aftab Shaban Mirani. In his condolence message, the Prime Minister prayed for the departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family to bear the loss with strength and patience. The Prime Minister said that Aftab Shaban Mirani was an experienced political leader and a senior parliamentarian of the Pakistan Peoples Party, whose political and public services will always be remembered.