President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the father of British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

In their separate statements, they said their hearts go out to the entire family at this difficult hour.

The President wished the British Prime Minister and the family strength to come out of this moment of grief with fortitude.

The Prime Minister said his thoughts are with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his family at this difficult time as they bear this irreparable loss.