ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Justice (r) Malik Muhammad Qayyum.

In a statement on Friday, he expressed sympathy and condolences to the family of Justice (r) Malik Qayyum. He said Justice Malik Qayyum had a distinguished position in the field of law. The Prime Minister prayed Allah Almighty may grant the deceased the place in mercy and give fortitude to the family.

Lahore High Court’s former judge and ex-attorney general for Pakistan Malik Muhammad Qayyum passed away in Lahore on Friday, at the age of 78. Malik Qayyum, who is the brother of interim Punjab Health Minister Dr Javed Akram and the late politician Muhammad Pervaiz Malik, had also served as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association.