Karachi: Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half mast as a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a post on social media platform X on Monday, extended deepest condolences to “Brotherly Iran” on behalf of himself and the Pakistani people and government.
“The great Iranian nation will overcome this tragedy with customary courage,” Sharif said.
Published 20 May 2024, 07:00 IST
In a show of solidarity and respect, Pakistan will honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash by observing a day of mourning. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest condolences to Iran, acknowledging the strength and courage of the Iranian nation in overcoming this tragedy. The flag will fly at half mast as a symbol of mourning for the lives lost.
This gesture highlights the strong bond and unity between Pakistan and Iran during times of sorrow. As the two nations stand together in grief, the world witnesses the compassion and empathy shared between them. Let us remember the lives lost and send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Iran during this difficult time.
Published on 20 May 2024, 07:00 IST.\
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