Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday.

The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka confirmed this information to the media on Tuesday (December 30) afternoon.

The Pakistan High Commission source said that Ishaq Dar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow, Wednesday, to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Prime Minister and President expressed deep sorrow at the death of Begum Zia, extending condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh.

In a condolence message, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Begum Zia was a committed friend of Pakistan.

My Government and the people of Pakistan stand with the people of Bangladesh in this moment of sorrow.”

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed grief over the demise of the late leader.

“President Asif Ali Zardari is deeply grieved by the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He extends heartfelt condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh. Her leadership and services will be remembered with respect,” the message said.

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