PM, president condole demise of Allama Talib Jauhari.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed grief sorrow over the death of renowned religious scholar Allama Talib Jauhari.

Jauhari, 80, passed away at a private hospital on Sunday night after a prolonged illness. He left behind three sons.

In his condolence message, the prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

According to reports, the scholar, whose speeches during Muharram used to be televised regularly, had been under treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital for the past 15 days.

President Dr Arif Alvi condoled his death in a telephonic conversation with Asad Jauhari, son of the deceased.

According to the office of the president, Alvi said that Jauhri's religious services and his contributions towards interfaith harmony will be forever remembered.

According to the Majlis-e-Wahdatul...

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