Renowned Kashmiri leader Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Ahmad Shah has passed away in Islamabad.

He was the son of Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Yusuf Shah and uncle of All Parties Hurriyat Conference senior leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

The deceased leader always advocated for a peaceful settlement of the lingering Kashmir dispute.

His funeral prayer will be offered at Jamia Masjid of Bahria Enclave in Islamabad after Zuhr prayers today.