Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi has extended his heartfelt condolences over the demise of former Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokhar.

In a statement on Tuesday, he also commiserated with the bereaved family.

Murtaza Solangi paid rich tribute to the foreign secretary on his diplomatic services for the country, which will always be remembered.

Riaz Khokhar had represented Pakistan in leading capitals of the world, including Washington, Beijing, and New Delhi. He continued extending his precious advices to the state of Pakistan as well as his services on the academic front even after his retirement and till last day of his life.