Waheed Mahmood
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday visited the US Embassy to offer his condolences at the sad demise of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and lauded his services for Pakistan.
While recording his message in the condolence book, the President said, “Pakistanis, like many other around the world, mourn the death of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, a great intellect and force for good, a personal friend of Pakistan, me, and my wife Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.” “His untiring efforts to enhance US-Pakistan relations and his assistance during the Swat crisis and the devastating flood that have affected Pakistan will never be forgotten,” he observed.
The President also announced conferment of Hilal-e-Pakistan – the highest civil award — upon Ambassador Richard Holbrooke posthumously for his meritorious services to strengthen Pak-US bilateral relations. -Agencies
The President also announced conferment of Hilal-e-Pakistan – the highest civil award — upon Ambassador Richard Holbrooke posthumously for his meritorious services to strengthen Pak-US bilateral relations. -Agencies
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