Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force, expressed his heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of senior Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Gilani.

His lifelong struggle for the Kashmir cause in the face of brutalities and illegal occupation by Indian forces gave impetus to three generations of Kashmiris in their struggle for the right of self-determination.

He will always be remembered for his unabated contribution for Kashmir cause and love for Pakistan.

"May Allah bless the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Ameen!" the CAS said.