Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the death of PML-N leader and former Member of National Assembly Justice (Retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Cheema.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences through a telephone call to the deceased’s brother, former IG Motorway Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema, and former Member of National Assembly Dr. Nisar Ahmed Cheema. He prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased and wished patience and fortitude for the bereaved family during this difficult time.

Shehbaz Sharif remarked that the political and public services rendered by the deceased will be remembered and appreciated by many.