PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir attend final rites of Army officer
\n Rawalpindi
\nThe funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan, were offered at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, the military\u2019s media wing said. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the funeral prayer of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed, a resident of District Sargodha, was held at Chaklala Garrison.
\n\u201cThe brave son of the soil embraced martyrdom yesterday, consequent to injuries sustained while leading his men and fighting valiantly during an Intelligence-Based Operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan,\u201d the statement added.
\nAccording to the ISPR, the funeral prayer was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers for interior and information, senior serving and retired civil and military officers, relatives and a large number of citizens.
\nPaying tribute to the martyred officer, the prime minister lauded his bravery, devotion to duty and commitment to the defence of the country.
\nThe premier reaffirmed that the armed forces, with the support of the nation, remain determined to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorism and its facilitators.
\n\u201cThe supreme sacrifices rendered by our martyrs further strengthen the nation\u2019s resolve and reflect Pakistan\u2019s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its peace, stability, and sovereignty at all costs,\u201d said the prime minister.
\nThe ISPR said the martyr would be laid to rest in his native town with full military honours, adding that the armed forces, along with the people of Pakistan, paid tribute to the fallen officer and extended condolences to the bereaved family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir attend final rites of Army officer Rawalpindi The funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan, were offered at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, the military\u2019s media wing said. In a statement, the Inter-Services […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":544981,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-544971","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n