President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir express condolences following the death of former army chief General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar in Rawalpindi.
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army and President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed grief over the death of former chief of army staff General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, who passed away in Rawalpindi.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with all ranks of the Pakistan Army, had expressed deep sorrow over Kakar’s death.
The military paid tribute to the retired general for his distinguished military career, leadership and services to the Pakistan Army.
“The COAS & CDF and all ranks of Pakistan Army pay tribute to the late General’s distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to Pakistan Army,” the ISPR statement said.
The army also extended its condolences to Kakar’s bereaved family and prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased. It asked Allah Almighty to grant him the highest place in Jannah and give his family strength and patience during this difficult time.
President Zardari expresses condolences
President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed grief over the death of the former army chief, according to a statement issued by the President’s Media Wing on Monday.
The president extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the forgiveness of the late general.
“May Allah Almighty grant the deceased a place in His mercy,” the statement quoted Zardari as saying.
The president also prayed for patience and strength for the family as they mourned the loss.
Kakar’s death prompted expressions of condolence from the country’s military leadership and the president, with both paying tribute to his military career and services to the Pakistan Army.
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