ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia. In his condolence message, he said: With deep sorrow, I note the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Bangladesh, and to her family and supporters.” Copyright Business Recorder, 2026