Former president and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his condolences over the passing away of Mani Pahalwan, a longtime leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a statement on Friday, Asif Zardari said that Habib-ur-Rehman alias Mani Pahalwan was a valuable asset of the PPP, and the death of such a loyal and brave worker shocked everyone.

The PPP is like a family and its leaders and workers are with the bereaved family in such difficult time, he added.

Asif Zardari also prayed for the forgiveness and high status of the departed soul of Mani Pahalwan.

Reporter: Mohsin-ul-Mulk