Pakistan condoles passing of ֱ’s Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid

In this handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 24, 2025, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a high level security meeting at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. (AFP/File)
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  • Prince Alwaleed passed away after spending over two decades in a coma on July 19
  • His courageous struggle drew admiration from many across world, says Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences at the recent passing of ֱ’s Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday, noting that his “courageous” struggle drew admiration and prayers from across the world. 

Prince Alwaleed passed away on July 19 after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident.

As per media reports, the Saudi prince received urgent medical care from specialized American and Spanish physicians but never regained full consciousness.

“Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal,” Sharif wrote on the social media platform X. 

“His long and courageous struggle drew admiration and prayers from many across the world.”

The Pakistani premier offered condolences to ֱ’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi royal family and the people of ֱ on the prince’s passing. 

“May Allah grant him exalted ranks in Jannah,” Sharif concluded. 

Prince Alwaleed’s funeral prayers were held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on July 20, as per the Saudi Press Agency.