I T IS FITTING that Manmohan Singh, who unshackled Indian trade and industry as the country’s finance minister in 1991, was the son of an importer. His father’s firm in Peshawar brought dry fruit and spices to India from Afghanistan.

The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92.

Country announced seven-day mourning period and has cancelled all cultural and entertainment events in the coming week