Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is pictured at his cell during his period at Yare prison (1992-94), in this undated handout photo provided by Venezuela's Ministry of Information and Communication. PHOTO: REUTERS
Many praised the leader for his strong anti-US stance, while others remembered him for his leftist politics and immense popularity among his people.
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Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI
Sad to hear of bold Venezuelan Pres Hugo Chavez's death. He stood firm against forces of imperialism in tradition of great Latin American leaders. RIP
Dr. Taimur Rahman @Taimur_Laal
Rest in peace our dear departed comrade Hugo Chavez. You were the light that shone in Latin America.
Abbas Nasir @abbasnasir59
RIP Comrade Hugo Chavez. You were a mixed bag but the Venezuelan poor loved you.
Dr. Arif Alvi @ArifAlvi
Hugo Chavez was one great challenger of US Imperialism Rest in Peace
Wajahat S. Khan @WajSKhan
Hugo Chavez is dead. Long live the Passionate Leftist.
ali azmat @RealAliAzmat
Chavez is dead long live the revolution down with imperialism stand up against tyranny people of the world
Dr Shahid Masood @Shahidmasooddr
Please RT, Chavez is Dead #longliveHugoChavez
Talat Aslam @titojourno
New facts I learn every day: It seems Hugo Chavez has quite a few fans on twitter in Pakistan.
Syed Ali Raza Abidi @abidifactor
Hugo Chavez demise will trend faster than Abbas Town. Deekhtay jao.
Shireen Mazari @ShireenMazari1
Chavez spoke out against US tyranny including at the UN! Can any of our pygmy leaders dare to even mutter a word against US even at home?
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