Pakistan to observe one day of mourning on Iranian President Raisi’s demise

Following the confirmation by the Iranian government of President Raisi’s demise in a helicopter crash, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday announced that a day of mourning will be observed in the country as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions. 

Taking to social media platform X, PM Shehbaz said: “Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with Brotherly Iran.”

The premier also extended condolences to the Iranian people terming the fatal accident as a “terrible loss” for the neighbouring nation.

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