Pakistan announces 3 days mourning over demise of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa

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The government of Pakistan has announced three days national mourning from today till Sunday in solidarity with the brotherly people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the sad demise of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

In a statement, the Spokesperson of Foreign Office, Asim Iftikhar has said that the National Flag shall also fly at half-mast during the mourning period. He said that the government and people of Pakistan have received the news about the passing away of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a deep sense of grief and sorrow.

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The Spokersperson further stated that with his departure, the UAE has lost a visionary leader, and the people of Pakistan a sincere friend. He said Sheikh Khalifa played a key role in the development and modernization of the UAE.

“His leadership and vision were pivotal to the UAE’s emergence as a major economic power-house. History will remember His Highness for his sterling contributions in humanitarian affairs and towards promoting peace,” he added.

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