Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of former Senator and Awami National Party leader Ilyas Ahmed Bilour. Commiserating with the bereaved family, the President prayed for the departed soul.

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Senator and Awami National Party leader Ilyas Ahmed Bilour. In his condolence message, he commended the services of Ilyas Ahmed Bilour for the public welfare. He said Ilyas Ahmed Bilour served as an excellent representative of the people as a Senator, and that his political services will be remembered.