Islamabad, 08 September 2022: President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi has expressed his sincere condolence to the Royal family, the government and the people of Great Britain on the sad demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest monarch of Great Britain and second longest reigning monarch in the history of World.

He said that Her departure has left an immense vacuum, difficult to be filled in times to come.

He said that the departed soul ascended the throne at a very young age but showed maturity, character, determination, and commitment of the highest order which had made her one of the longest-reigning monarchs in the world.

He said that her inspiring leadership qualities propelled her to the status of great and beneficent ruler that would be remembered in golden words in the annals of world history.

He offered his sincere and heartfelt prayers for the departed soul.

He has further said that his thoughts go out at this time of sorrow to the Royal family members and people of Great Britain.

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