PAT delegation visits Iranian Consulate in Lahore

A PAT delegation led by Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur visit the Consulate of Iran in Lahore and met the Consul General Agha Muhammad Hussain Bani Asadi. The PAT delegates condoled the death of former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashmi Rafsanjani and recorded comments on behalf of Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri in the condolence book placed for the purpose.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur appreciated the services of the former Iranian leader for unity in the Muslim world and said that late President played his role pretty well for progress and prosperity of Iran and its people, adding that he also took steps to strengthen diplomatic bonds with the neighboring countries. He said that President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani faced the challenges arising in the backdrop of the Iranian revolution with great wisdom and foresight. He said that the Pakistani nation shares the grief of their Iranian brothers and sisters over the sad demise of their former leader.

Director MQI Interfaith Relations Sohail Ahmad Raza was also present on the occasion.