By Staff Reporter

Karachi: Former Federal Minister for Petroleum and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Asim Hussain has strongly condemned the assassination of prominent religious scholar Maulana Samiul Haq.

Dr Asim said the demise of JUI-S chief has saddened the entire nation as his contribution for religion as well as for the society was remarkable and added that Maulana Samiul Haq killing is a great loss for the country.

Expressing his profound grief with the deceased family, Dr Asim said that may his soul rest in eternal peace and Almighty Allah grant courage and fortitude to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.

Talking to National Courier, Dr Asim said that concerned authorities should immediately investigate this atrocious killing and arrest the perpetrators who are involved in this heinous act.