Pakistani Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has expressed her grief over the demise of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
Malala took to twitter to say she is ‘deeply saddened to hear about the demise of the former first lady’.
She said that the political struggle and courage of Kulsoom Nawaz will be remembered.
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of the former First Lady of Pakistan Begum Kalsoom Nawaz. Heartfelt condolences to all her family and prayers for the departed soul. Her political struggle and courage will be remembered.
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) September 11, 2018
Begum Kulsoom Nawaz has died of cancer in London’s Harley Street clinic today.
She had been battling with lymphoma (throat) cancer since August 2017. According to reports, her health deteriorated last night after which she was placed on life support earlier today.
The former first lady will be laid to rest in Raiwand on Friday.
Leaders of all political parties, politicians, journalists and celebrities from all over the world have extended sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the former first lady.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message expressed deep sorrow and grief over Kulsoom’s death and said her family and heirs would be provided with all facilities as per law.