Islamabad: Acting President Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, who breathed his last after a long illness.
In his condolence message, the DFP leader termed his demise as a huge loss for Kashmiris living on both sides of the line of control.
Highlighting the political and social services of the deceased leader, Saghar said that Barrister Chaudhry was a seasoned politician and a strong proponent of Kashmiris' right to self determination.
He also underscored Barrister Chaudhry's peerless contribution in highlighting the Kashmir issue at the international levell.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved family, he prayed to Allah the almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant patience to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Meanwhile JKLF has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of ailing President AJK Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry.
In a statement issued from party's central information office, on behalf of the party leadership the JKLF Chief Spokesman Muhammad Rafiq Dar has extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
He said that the party leadership were saddened on hearing the sad news of his demise yesterday. He prayed for his magfirah and grant of highest place in Jannah.
Meanwhile Senior Vice Chairman Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF), Altaf Hussain Wani has expressed his deep sense of shock and sorrow over the demise of Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, who died after a prolonged illness.
In a condolence message, Altaf Hussain Wani said, "With his death, Kashmir has lost a very sincere friend and supporter who, for decades, championed the Kashmir cause globally".
He maintained that the death of Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry was a huge loss for Kashmiris.
Wani described the late leader as a seasoned politician and a steadfast supporter of the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination.
He also highlighted that Barrister Sultan Chaudhry rendered invaluable political and social services and played a pivotal role in projecting the Kashmir issue at international forums.
He said the deceased leader's contributions would be remembered for a long time.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Front leader prayed that Allah Almighty grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give patience and strength to the family to bear this immense loss.