President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Chief of PML-Functional and spiritual leader of `Hurrs' Pir Sahib Pagara, who passed away in a Londonhospital on Tuesday.

The President in a message expressed his deep grief and shock over the death of Pir Sahib Pagara and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

The President paid rich tribute to Pir Sahib Pagara, the veteran politician and spiritual figure, and termed his death a great loss for the country and nation.

The President prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family and his followers to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.