Pakistan is in constant contact with the Kenyan authorities at multiple levels for speedy repatriation of the dead body of senior journalist Arshad Sharif, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has talked to the President of Kenya William Ruto for early completion of formalities and repatriation of the mortal remains.

 The Kenyan President also conveyed his deepest condolences on the tragic incident and assured complete investigations and repatriation of the body at the earliest.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan High Commission in Nairobi remain in constant contact to facilitate and expedite the process.

Pakistan has also formally requested the Kenyan government to hold an investigation into the incident.

Acting Foreign Secretary Raza Bashir Tarar has also met the Kenyan High Commissioner in Islamabad to impress upon the importance of the matter and urgent repatriation of the mortal remains.

The Acting Foreign Secretary has also informed the honorable members of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly about the progress.