Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) spokesman said the government and people of Pakistan extend their "heartfelt condolences" to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India.
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Pakistan paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee hailing him as a "statesman" after he passed away, aged 93.
Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) spokesman said in a statement that "we have learnt with sadness the passing away of Atal Bihari Vajpayee".
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"Mr Vajpayee was a renowned statesman who contributed to bringing a change in India-Pakistan relations and remained a key supporter of SAARC and regional cooperation for development," the spokesman said.
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He said the government and people of Pakistan extend their "heartfelt condolences" to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India.First Published on Aug 17, 2018 08:50 am