Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Comrade Shahid Usmani, husband of former Secretary General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and member of its Federal Executive Council, Fauzia Shahid.

In a statement today, he extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family.

Attaullah Tarar said he was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Comrade Shahid Usmani.  He said the late Shahid Usmani's journalistic and social services would always be remembered.