He remained with the family members for some time and offered condolences.

He prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

He also paid tribute to the services of the late Raja Ali Baloch.

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz, State Minister for Power Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali, State Minister for Textile and Commerce Haji Muhammad Akram Ansari, State Minister for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan, State Minister for Interior Talal Badar Chaudhry, MNA Mian Abdul Manan and MPA Haji Saeed Ansari also accompanied the former prime minister.

A large number of PML-N workers gathered outside the residence of the late MNA to accord welcome to their leader.

Earlier, Nawaz Sharif was welcomed at Faisalabad International Airport by State Minister for Power Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali, MPA Mian Tahir Jamil, Deputy Commissioner Salman Ghani.

CPO Athar Ismael, Airport Manager Anwar Zia were also present on the occasion where tight security arrangements were made.

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