Islamabad, May 20 (Reporter) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, according to the president's office. The Pakistani president extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Iranian president, Iran's foreign minister and others who lost their lives in the accident, said the office in a statement. "Today, Pakistan mourns the loss of a great friend. Just last month, we had the honor of hosting him in Pakistan. During our discussions, I found him very keen on strengthening our bilateral relations. Raisi always had a special place for Pakistan and its people," he said. Paying tribute to Raisi's dedicated services, Zardari said the Iranian president will be dearly missed and fondly remembered in Iran, Pakistan and the Islamic world for his efforts to enhance relations with regional and Islamic countries, according to the president's office statement. Earlier, in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences and sympathies to the Iranian nation, saying that both the Iranian president and the foreign minister were good friends of Pakistan. "Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half-mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with brotherly Iran," the prime minister said...////...