LAHORE–September 25, 2014: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar M. Khan and Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad have offered their heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of Abid Hassan Butt, father of The News International's Lahore-based senior Sports Reporter Asher Butt.
In a message to Mr. Asher Butt, Chairman PCB said: "I am deeply saddened at your father’s passing away. Please accept my condolences, and convey these to your family as well".
PCB spokesman said: “The Board’s upper tier management as well as entire staff prays to the Almighty to bestow the departed soul with eternal peace and grant the family and dear ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss."