ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inofrmation, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of Mumtaz Begum, the widow of famous revolutionary poet Habib Jalib.

In his condolence message, the minister said that she was a brave lady who always stood by Habib Jalib in his struggle against tyranny and dictatorship.

The minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.