Altaf Hamid Rao.
Haider:
MIRPUR ( AJK): Sept. 5: Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan on Thursday expressed his deep sense of of shock and grief over the death of Mr. A G Noorani, veteran seasoned jurist and distinguished intelectual of Pakistan.
In his condolence statement issued here on the eve of the sad demise of Mr. Noorani, Haider, also front line leader of PML -N, AJK Chapter, said “we are deeply saddened over the passing of A. G. Noorani, an unparalleled authority on the Kashmir issue and a legal luminary of the highest calibre.
“Despite our political differences, we acknowledge the immense value of the departed souls’ vast and authentic body of academic work on Kashmir”, the Kashmiri leader said.
“Noorani’s work and wisdom will alwayys be remembered and honoured for centuries to come, he said.
The ex AJK PM further said that the distinguished intelectuals’ writings and contributions will resonate through the ages, and the Kashmiri nation will forever remain indebted to him for his scholarly efforts, he added.
Farooq Haider futher said that A. G Noorani was not just a brilliant legal expert, but also a prolific writer who authored numerous books and insightful columns that shaped intellectual discourse on critical issues.
“Legacy of the great departed soul will continue to inspire future generations”, he said. Farooq Haider said that late AG Noorani was the brother of Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister, the late Zain Noorani. He recalled that while living in Mumbai both the brothers jointly represented a family deeply committed to public service and scholarship.
Farooq Haider extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends in these hours of trial praying for the rest of the departed soul in eternal peace and grant of fortitude to the bereaved family to bear the big loss with fortitude.
