Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday condoled the passing of Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule. Read more: South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu dies aged 90The 90-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the late 1990s and in recent years was hospitalised on several occasions to treat infections associated with his cancer treatment. "My deepest condolences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate, a close confidant of Nelson Mandela, an icon of anti-apartheid struggle & champion of human rights," PM Imran wrote on his official Twitter handle. My deepest condolences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate, close confidant of Nelson Mandela, an icon of anti-apartheid struggle & champion of human rights. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 26, 2021The premier said that Tutu's critical role in liberation and national reconciliation is an inspiration for future generations.

Source: The Nation December 26, 2021 18:20 UTC