Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of prominent researcher and senior analyst Dr. Syed Riffat Hussain.

In a statement today, he prayed for the elevation of ranks of the deceased in Jannah and for the grant of patience to the bereaved family.

The Prime Minister said the demise of Dr. Riffat Hussain deprived Pakistan of one of the best journalists and researchers.