A large number of people and government officials, including Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate and others participated in the funeral prayers.

Strict security measure were taken during the funeral prayers while about 4,000 police and rangers personnel were deployed in the area to avert any untoward incident.

On this occasion, a large number of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers raised slogans. –MONITORING DESK