Pakistan’s political leadership, including President Arif Alvi and senior politicians, expressed sorrow and grief over the demise of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman.
President Arif Alvi expressed deep sorrow and sincere condolences to Rahman family over the demise of Mir Javed ur Rahman and prayed for the departed soul.
He has made unparalleled contributions for journalism in Pakistan, said the president in his condolence message on the demise of Jang Group chief.
“How sad. Mir Javed Rehman passed away. Very soft spoken and nice man. Had known him and his family all my life. Talked to family yesterday to find out about his health. May Allah give them the strength to bear this loss,” he said on Twitter.
How sad. Mir Javed Rehman passed away. Very soft spoken and nice man. Had known him and his family all my life. Talked to family yesterday to find out about his health. May Allah give them the strength to bear this loss.
انناللہ وإنا إليه راجعون— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) March 31, 2020
President PML-N and leader of the opposition, Shahbaz Sharif, also offered his condolences over the demise of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman.
Jang group publisher Mir Javed-ur-Rahman passes away
He said that Mir Javed had the honor to lead an institution that had always stood by Pakistan. He further said that it is not possible to fill the vacuum created by the demise of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman.
“The services of Mir Javed ur Rahman for journalism and for the people of Pakistan cannot be forgotten. The demise of Mir Javed ur Rahman has created a void that can never be filled,” Sharif said in his message.
Sad to learn about the passing away of Mir Javed-ur-Rehman. His services to country's journalism will be remembered for a long time to come. May Allah rest his soul in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family!
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 31, 2020
PML-N senior leader Ahsan Iqbal and Muslim League-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb also lamented the death of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman.
Journalists express grief and sorrow over Mir Javed’s demise
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed grief over the death of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman. Bilawal said that the journalistic efforts made by Mir Javed-ur-Rahman will always be remembered.
“Mir Javed ur Rahman was a torchbearer of his father’s legacy of freedom of expression,” he added.
پی پی پی چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری کا جنگ گروپ کے چیئرمین، پرنٹر اور پبلشر میر جاوید رحمٰن کے انتقال پر اظہارِ دکھ و افسوس
پی پی پی چیئرمین نے میر شکیل رحمٰن سمیت سوگوار خاندان سے دلی تعزیت و ہمدردی کا اظہار کیا @BBhuttoZardari
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) March 31, 2020
PPP Punjab President Qamar Zaman Qaira has offered his condolences to the Rahman family on the demise of Mir Javed ur Rahman. He called it a time of great loss for Mir Khalil ur Rahman’s family and the entire Jang Group.
Mir Javedur Rehman knew no wile and guile
“Mir Javed ur Rahman led the Jang Group after the demise of his father. The demise of Mir Javed-ur-Rahman heralds the end of an era in fearless journalism,” said Qaira.
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah also expressed condolences to the Rahman family. He said that the services of the deceased to Geo and Jang group were exemplary.