The Nationalist Party has announced that, as a sign of respect and mourning for the death of NET Media's Chief Operating Officer, Karl Gouder, it is cancelling all activities that were planned until this coming Sunday.

"On behalf of the PN and on his own behalf, PN Leader Bernard Grech this morning conveyed his condolences directly to the family of Karl Gouder. He paid tribute to Karl as a personal friend and a dedicated individual who held various important roles both within the structures of Partit Nazzjonalista and in its media," a PN statement read.

"Karl will always be remembered by the PN as a person of principle who constantly sought how he could do good for others. His leadership in every role he occupied was always based on what was right and how improvements could be made. From his youth, Karl held various roles as his activism was always a means to make a difference."

 "Karl held various positions in student organisations, within the country, and within Nationalist Party, but he never sought these positions; rather, it was those who saw in him a person capable of providing guidance and direction who encouraged him to take on such roles. This also prepared him when he decided to run for the position of PN Secretary General. The experience he gained over the years, all his knowledge, and his energy were being channelled into this new role."

Among the roles that Karl Gouder carried out with competence were Mayor of St. Julian's, Partit Nazzjonalista MP, Chief Operations Officer of NET Media, and, more recently, Campaign Manager for the European Parliament and Local Council elections held last June.

"At this moment, our thoughts are with Karl's family," the PN statement read. 

NET Television will honour his memory with a special programme, which will be broadcast this evening at 5:30pm.