Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of renowned religious scholar Allama Talib Johri.

In his condolence message, the Prime Minister also commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.

Eminent religious scholar and theologian Allama Talib Johri breathed his last in Karachi in the early hours of Monday.

The 80-year-old Allama Johri was in critical condition from the past few days.

He was admitted to a private hospital on June 10. He was on ventilator since then.

Other than an Islamic Scholar, Allama Talib Johri was also a poet, historian, and philosopher.

Born on August 27, 1939, Allama Talib Johri was the son of renowned scholar Allama Mustafa Khan Johar.

He had long held an esteemed position in the community of Pakistani scholars.

A master orator, he was also a prolific writer. He wrote several books, including detailed commentary on the Quran.