Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Amir of Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, Senator Professor Sajid Mir.

In a statement, he prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

The Prime Minister lauded the services of late Professor Sajid Mir, saying that he has been a foresighted political personality and Islamic scholar, whose demise has created a vacuum in the national political scene which could hardly be filled.

Shehbaz Sharif said late Sajid Mir always raised voice against extremism and sectarianism, which was a golden chapter in his contributions for the politics and religion.

The Prime Minister also shared his and the entire nation’s sympathies with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.