Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming responsibilities of Iran's Supreme Leader. In their separate messages, they also conveyed condolences on the martyrdom of Mojtaba Khamenei's revered father, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. According to Radio Pakistan, the President expressed that the region is facing serious tensions and conflict. He expressed hope that the situation will stabilize and conditions will improve for the people of the region. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also written a letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, congratulating him on assuming the responsibilities of Iran's Supreme Leader. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the deepest condolences and prayers of the people of Pakistan at this solemn moment for the brotherly people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah. He noted that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei had deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the lead ership and people of Iran during this difficult time. While congratulating Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming this onerous responsibility, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that his leadership would guide Iran towards peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity in the years ahead. The Prime Minister underscored that relations between Pakistan and Iran are anchored in shared faith, history, culture, and language. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continue working closely with Iran to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all spheres of mutual interest for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples. The Prime Minister also prayed for the good health, well-being, and success of His Eminence and for peace, stability, and prosperity for the brotherly people of Iran.