<span style="color: #222222;">Pakistan today paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee hailing him as a 'statesman' after he passed away today.<br />''<br />'' Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson said, Mr Vajpayee was a renowned statesman who contributed to bringing a change in India-Pakistan relations and remained a key supporter of SAARC and regional cooperation for development.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, the government and people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India.</span><br />