President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the demise of Member Punjab Assembly Rana Afzaal Hussain, the elder brother of Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain.

In a statement today, President Asif Ali Zardari prayed for higher status in heaven for the departed soul and commiserated with Rana Tanveer Hussain and other family members.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Rana Tanveer Hussain to condole with him over the sad demise of his brother.

Commending the services of Rana Afzaal Hussain to the public, the Prime Minister said he will always be remembered in good words.

It is also pertinent to mention that the late Rana Afzaal Hussain is the father of Member National Assembly Rana Ahmad Atteeq Anwar.