PM Shehbaz saddened on passing of Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep grief over the death of Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bil Talal, who died after spending more than two decades in a coma following a car accident, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a post uploaded on X platform on Monday, Shehbaz Sharif said “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal. His long and courageous struggle drew admiration and prayers from many across the world.”

The prime minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Royal Family, and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.

PM Shehbaz also prayed to Allah Almighty for the elevation of the ranks of the deceased prince in paradise.

Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud. At the age of 15, he suffered a devastating road accident in 2005 that caused severe brain injuries and internal bleeding.

Reporter Awais Kiyani