Islamabad: Pakistan is observing a day of mourning on Monday (today) over the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, to express solidarity with the British people.

The decision to observe the day of mourning came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday accorded his approval to a Foreign Ministry recommendation to this effect. The Cabinet Division was directed to take further steps in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan High Commission in London tweeted: “To express solidarity with the government and people of the United Kingdom on the sad demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Pakistan will observe a national day of mourning on [Sept 12]. During the day, Pakistan’s flag will be lowered to half-mast throughout the country.”

Soon after the queen’s demise, Pakistan’s top leadership, including President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Sharif, visited the UK High Commission in Islamabad and offered their condolences.

Published in Dawn, September 12th, 2022