26 January 2004	Monday	03 Zilhaj 1424

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25: Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) chairman and People's Party Parliamentarians President Makhdoom Amin Faheem on Sunday condoled the death of former ambassador and a seasoned politician , Makhdoom Syed Hamid Raza Gilani who died in Lahore on Saturday.

In a condolence message, Mr Fahim said he was saddened by the news of the death of Hamid Raza Gilani who was appointed ambassador in Kenya by the late prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was also awarded PPP ticket in the elections and was elected member National Assembly.

Mr Fahim prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant the members of the bereaved family the courage and fortitude to bear the loss with equanimity.