Message of Condolences from the President of Pakistan to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, HRH Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the sad demise of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

Your Royal Highness,

We have learnt to our deep grief and sorrow, the sad news about passing away of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. This is not merely a national loss, but a loss that affects the entire Muslim Ummah.

The late King was held in high esteem by the people and the Government of Pakistan.

On behalf of the people, the Government and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our sincere condolences to the bereaved family, the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant Your Royal Highness, the bereaved family, the people of the Kingdom, and the entire Ummah, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Amen.

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(Mamnoon Hussain)
President of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Royal Highness
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Riyadh

Islamabad
23 January, 2015